Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is a professional membership body that promotes the advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. Based in London, it sets standards for clinical practice, provides training, examinations, and continuing professional development for O&G specialists worldwide. The College also produces clinical guidelines, patient information, and supports research to improve women's healthcare globally.
Funding Opportunities
Scientific Undergraduate Academic Prize
The Scientific Undergraduate Academic Prize celebrates excellence in research among undergraduate students. This award recognises the best written report in the format of a research paper in preparation for a submission to a scientific journal. Winners receive a certificate and the first prize winner is invited to present their work at the RCOG Annual Academic Meeting. The prize is open exclusively for current undergraduate students in the UK and the Republic of Ireland who submit written reports formatted like research papers. Submissions are evaluated on research question, literature review, critical discussion, clinical relevance, level of involvement, and references. There are three prizes awarded: first, second, and third place. The award applications close annually, and any research submitted must be either unpublished material, submitted for publication, or published within the last twelve months.
Edgar Gentilli Prize
The Edgar Gentilli Prize recognises excellence in original research on cancers of the female genital tract. Funded by the kind and generous bequest of the late Mr and Mrs Gilbert Edgar, this award recognises original work on the cause, nature, recognition and treatment of these cancers. Submissions are evaluated based on the applicant's contribution to the manuscript, research question, literature review, critical discussion, clinical relevance, level of involvement, and references. Applicants must submit an original work that explores the cause, nature, recognition and treatment of any form of cancer of the female genital tract. Submissions should be provided as an original manuscript formatted in a style comparable to that used for submission to a learned journal, or by means of a reprint of the published article.
Women's Visiting Gynaecological Club Prize
The Women's Visiting Gynaecological Club Prize, generously supported by the Women's Visiting Gynaecological Club, provides financial assistance to medical students in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The prize offers £500 to support an overseas elective in obstetrics and gynaecology, helping to broaden clinical exposure and enhance understanding of global health practices within the specialty. Applications are assessed based on programme details, objectives, and anticipated benefits to the applicant's clinical training and professional growth. Award recipients must complete their travel within 12 months of receiving the award and submit a short report within six weeks of completing the visit.
Tim Chard Case History Prize
The Tim Chard Case History Prize consists of three prizes that have been generously endowed by Barts and the London School of Medicine to further the contribution of the late Professor Tim Chard in obstetrics and gynaecology. The prize recognises and promotes excellence in the analysis and presentation of clinical cases in obstetrics and gynaecology, aiming to foster critical reflection and scholarly discourse. It honours Professor Tim Chard's legacy while inspiring future clinicians to pursue innovative approaches and uphold the highest standards in women's healthcare. Submissions should demonstrate understanding of a clinical problem in obstetrics and gynaecology and include a written case history with an intelligent discussion, representing original work that clearly demonstrates the applicant's analytical and clinical acumen.
Lindsay Stewart Student Award
The RCOG, with the kind and generous support of the Lindsay Stewart Foundation, is pleased to offer up to £500 of funding to support two medical students' electives in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award helps support medical students who wish to gain valuable clinical experience in the specialty. It provides an opportunity for medical students to develop their clinical skills and gain insights into a career in the specialty. Mr. Lindsay Stewart, OBE, FRCS Ed (Hon), FRCOG (Hon) maintained a life-long association with the RCOG. He was an advocate for continuous quality improvement in healthcare services, he funded the establishment of Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre to promote quality improvement tools aimed at advancing standards of care in women's health. Winners are required to submit a short report within six months of completing their elective. The report should describe their experiences, key learnings, and how the placement has influenced their future career aspirations.
Kolkata Eden Hospital Annual Prize
The Kolkata Eden Hospital Annual Prize honours the legacy of Mr Prabhat Chattopadhyay FRCOG and his connection with Kolkata Medical College Hospital. This prize recognises outstanding insight and analytical ability in case study submissions, celebrating excellence in obstetrics and gynaecology demonstrated by final year medical students or Foundation Year 1 (FY1) doctors in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The prize is awarded for the best submission of a case study that demonstrates insightful analysis of any aspect of obstetrics and gynaecology undertaken during training. The Kolkata Eden Hospital is notable as the workplace of Professor Green Armytage, who spent 25 years there and designed 'uterine haemostatic forceps' still widely used in caesarean sections today.
Herbert Erik Reiss Memorial Case History Prize
The Herbert Erik Reiss Memorial Case History Prize recognises excellence in the presentation of clinical case histories in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award, which comprises two prizes, is intended to encourage early career doctors to demonstrate critical analysis, comprehensive literature appraisal, and insightful clinical reflection in the case submissions. Named in Memory of Herbert Erik Reiss, this prize honours his legacy and contributions to the specialty. It aims to inspire excellence in clinical reasoning and academic inquiry among early career stage doctors.
Ethicon Student Elective Award
The Ethicon Student Elective Award provides up to £500 to support medical students undertaking an approved elective in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award, offered with the support of Ethicon, aims to encourage students considering a career in the specialty, particularly those undertaking placements in low-resource settings. The award supports medical students by helping to fund elective placements in obstetrics and gynaecology. It is designed to foster interest in the specialty and provide financial assistance, especially for students choosing to undertake electives in low income countries (Band C). Winners are required to submit a short report within six months of completing their elective. The report should describe their experiences, key learnings and how the placement has influenced their future career aspirations.
Florence and William Blair Bell Research Fellowship
The Florence and William Blair Bell Research Fellowship is designed to stimulate and support innovative research in obstetrics and gynaecology. Endowed in memory of Florence and William Blair Bell, this fellowship provides funding to early career postdoctoral researchers, enabling them to acquire additional clinical or research skills that ultimately enhance patient care and advance the specialty. The fellowship offers up to £5,000 to support research activities, with any travel planned as part of the Fellowship required to take place within twelve months of the award being granted. Recipients must submit a detailed report at the end of the grant period and acknowledge the source of the grant in any related publications.
Lindsay Stewart Travelling Fellowship
The RCOG, with the kind and generous support of the Lindsay Stewart Foundation, is pleased to offer the Lindsay Stewart Travelling Fellowship. This award provides funding of up to £2,000 to support RCOG Fellows and Members in the United Kingdom who wish to develop technical skills and knowledge through an overseas placement. The fellowship aims to facilitate the development of new technical skills and knowledge among RCOG Fellows and Members by supporting overseas placements. Mr Lindsay Stewart, OBE, FRCS Ed (Hon), FRCOG (Hon) maintained a life-long association with the RCOG. He was an advocate for continuous quality improvement in healthcare services, he funded the establishment of Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre to promote quality improvement tools aimed at advancing standards of care in women's health. The award holder is required to submit a report within twelve months of receipt of the award. The report should describe their experiences and how newly acquired skills are being embedded in their clinical practice.
Harold Malkin Prize
The Harold Malkin Prize is presented through the kind generosity of the late Mr Harold Malkin, FRCOG. It recognises outstanding original work produced by postgraduate doctors in training. This award aims to promote excellence in research and clinical practice among O&G postgraduate doctors in training in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Submissions are assessed on research question, literature review, critical discussion, clinical relevance, level of involvement, and references. The prize is awarded to postgraduate doctors in training who demonstrate the best piece of original work in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Ethicon Travel Award
The Ethicon Travel Award, generously supported by Ethicon, is designed to foster international collaboration and professional development in obstetrics and gynaecology. This award provides funding to RCOG Members and doctors in training in the UK, enabling them to gain valuable experience and develop new skills through an international placement. Applicants should demonstrate how the international placement will develop their skills and contribute to advancing the practice and development of obstetrics and gynaecology. Travel must be completed within 12 months of the award being made, and a short report should be submitted to RCOG within six weeks of a visit being completed.
EGA Hospital Charity Travelling Fellowship in Memory of Anne Boutwood
The EGA Hospital Charity Travelling Fellowship in Memory of Anne Boutwood supports international travel for UK postgraduate doctors in training in obstetrics and gynaecology. Funded through the generosity of the EGA Hospital Charity and awarded in memory of Miss Anne Boutwood FRCOG, this fellowship provides £5,000 to facilitate travel for research, training or professional development. The award aims to enhance the recipients contribution to the speciality by broadening clinical and academic experience through international travel. Previous projects funded have ranged from obstetrics work in Sierra Leone to biomedical engineering at Harvard.
Annual Academic Award
The Annual Academic Award recognises distinguished service and outstanding contributions to academic obstetrics and gynaecology. This award honours individuals who have significantly advanced scientific discovery, research (both pre-clinical and clinical), as well as academic education and training within our specialty. The recipient is invited to deliver a keynote lecture at the Annual Academic Meeting, showcasing their achievements and insights in advancing the field. The award is open to UK RCOG Fellows or Members, as well as Fellows ad eundem or others of equivalent academic distinction at a professorial level.
Eden Travelling Fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Eden Travelling Fellowship in obstetrics and gynaecology provides a unique opportunity for early-career medical graduates to broaden their clinical and research horizons. Endowed in memory of the late Dr Thomas Watts Eden, the fellowship offers financial support up to £5,000 to enable recipients to visit another obstetrics and gynaecology department or a department in a related discipline. This fellowship is designed to foster professional development, facilitate the exchange of clinical expertise, and enhance knowledge in obstetrics and gynaecology. Recipients must complete their travel within 12 months of the award being made and submit a short report to RCOG within six weeks of completing their visit.
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