Research has the potential to save lives and to improve the quality of life for premature and sick babies for generations to come. We are currently supporting £8.1 million of research in neonatal care.

We aim to make the biggest difference by identifying and funding research projects and collaborating with others to support large-scale projects.

Parent holding premature baby's foot in hospital

Our approach to research

We are committed to working with individuals and organisations to deliver innovations in research and practice that can save vulnerable babies’ lives, improve their…

Baby receiving care in hospital through various tubes and machines

Research projects we support

Find out about the latest research projects that Bliss supports.

Twin babies asleep in hospital bed wearing blue cardigans and little hats with teddies above them

Research projects we fund

Funding research is essential to achieving our vision that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life. We want to…

Parent comforting sleeping baby attached to tubes in incubator

Involving the public in research

We want to make sure the experiences of families are listened to and learnt from.

Baby in foreground in an incubator while mum in background has her hands through the incubator holding her baby's head

Research achievements and findings

Find out about the latest achievements from research Bliss has supported.