Paediatric Nephrology - RCPCH Grid Training

Overview

RCPCH grid sub-specialty programme (2027 round). Typically 2-3 years indicatively, capability-based. Open to UK/ROI trainees only. 2026-27 round: Oriel applications close 16 Nov 2026; programmes typically 2-3 yrs.

The programme

Training type: Clinical fellowship
Accreditation: RCPCH

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility: For the UK paediatric trainee route, complete core paediatric training by entry, pass MRCPCH by interview, meet the ARCP requirements and have enough training time before CCT. RCPCH lists separate conditions for eligible applicants from other pathways.
International applicants: Applicants outside a UK or Republic of Ireland training programme are ineligible for this national round. The College publishes a separate eligibility route for doctors in the Irish paediatric training programme.

How to apply

Deadline: 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UK time, for the national Oriel application and final ePortfolio upload.
Application method: Apply through Oriel for RCPCH national subspecialty recruitment. Check the current programme advertisements for which deanery posts are offered. The published Paediatric Nephrology interviews are on 29 January 2027.
Documents: For the 2026–27 round, complete the Confirmation of Eligibility form in the RCPCH ePortfolio and obtain the required sign-offs. Shortlisted applicants prepare a selected portfolio for interview. For UK paediatric trainees, the College advises sending the form to the deanery by 12:00 on 9 November 2026. Later acceptance is at deanery discretion. Upload the completed form by 12:00 on 16 November.
Contact: RCPCH subspecialty recruitment enquiries: subspecialty@rcpch.ac.uk.

Not published or not yet verified

Ask the programme coordinator about:

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Intakes

National recruitment round 2026–27: recorded dated on 2026-11-12. Opens: 2026-10-21; Application deadline: 2026-11-16

Sources and verification

https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/education-careers/apply-paediatrics/sub-specialty-training https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2026-08/Sub-specialty%20applicant%20guide%202026-27_0.pdf https://www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/apply-sub-specialty-training-ntn-grid-guidance

Evidence by field

Training type: unverified; checked not recorded. Source 1
Duration: unverified; checked not recorded. Source 1
Eligibility: institution policy; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement.
International applicants: confirmed; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Nephrology track..
Funding: unverified; checked not recorded. Source 1
Deadline: confirmed; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Nephrology track..
Accreditation: unverified; checked not recorded. Source 1
Application method: confirmed; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Nephrology track..
Documents: confirmed; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: UK RCPCH national 2026–27 subspecialty recruitment round, named Paediatric Nephrology track..
Contact: institution policy; checked 2026-11-12. Source 1 Scope: RCPCH national paediatric subspecialty recruitment 2026–27; local vacancy and availability require the programme advertisement.