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Foundation doctor annual prizes
Each year we give foundation doctors (FY1 and FY2) a chance to win one-day free access to RCPCH Conference - a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about paediatrics and network with professionals from across the UK. You can apply via your foundation school or LETB/deanery, and the deadline ...
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Medical student annual prizes
This annual prize is awarded to outstanding medical students, and includes full registration at our three-day Conference. This is a wonderful way for students to network with professionals within the specialty, demonstrate a commitment to their own career development and expand their portfolio. We i...
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BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary
Each year we invite paediatricians planning a surveillance study through the British Paediatric Surveillance Unit (BPSU) to apply for this bursary. The successful applicant receives a free slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs. The 2020-21 application period is now ...
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Donald Paterson Prize
This is awarded to a pre-consultant grade medical practitioner working in the UK for the best article on any subject related to paediatrics. Applications for the 2021 round of this award are now closed.
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Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Prize
The Dr Michael Blacow Memorial Fund was established following a donation to the British Paediatric Association by Commander and Mrs A H Blacow in memory of their son, Michael, a trainee paediatrician who was killed in an accident.
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Dr Simon Newell Early Independent Researcher award
The RCPCH, Sparks and GOSH Charity make an annual award for excellence in research to an outstanding young medical research worker in British paediatrics. Applications for our 2021 have now closed.
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Examinations awards
We present two awards to MRCPCH examination candidates based on highest scores from the previous year.
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Global programme development grants
These grants provide up to £5,000 to members working in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East. They aim to help deliver small-scale health interventions to help children in low resource settings. Applications are not currently open.
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Honorary Fellowship
This is awarded by the RCPCH to a small number of individuals, paediatricians and non-paediatricians, who have demonstrated a major contribution to Paediatrics and Child Health through research, education or clinical service and leadership. Nominations are open once a year and Honorary Fellows are n...
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James Spence Medal
This is the highest honour awarded by the RCPCH. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health.
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Lorber Prize - for best scientific paper in paediatrics
This prize is awarded to a pre-consultant grade medical practitioner working in the UK for the best scientific paper related to paediatrics. Nominations are now closed.
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Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements (PAFTAs)
The PAFTAs recognise the very best in paediatric training in the UK. Each year we invite nominations from deaneries/Local Education and Training Boards (LETBs) for junior trainees, senior trainees and educational supervisors. Nominations are currently closed.
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RCPCH &Us Voice Champion Award
Every year, children and young people from RCPCH &Us review nominations and select a Voice Champion of the Year, recognising the winners commitment to working with RCPCH &Us to improve child health collaboratively with young people and adults.
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RCPCH and Newlife Clinical Research Fellowship Award
The joint clinical research fellowship by RCPCH and Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children aims to identify and nurture a new generation of child health researchers. We announce our first winner, Dr Asma Soltani, who will carry out UK research into Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
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RCPCH-NIHR PIER Prize
The RCPCH-NIHR PIER (Paediatric Involvement and Engagement in Research) Prize recognises significant contributions to excellent patient engagement for NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio studies. Applications for our 2021 round are now closed.
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The 2020 James Spence Medallist and Honorary Fellows
We are pleased to announce this year's James Spence Medallist and newly elected Honorary Fellows. The James Spence Medal is our highest honour, awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health. Honorary Fellowship is awarded to a...
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Tony Jackson Memorial Prize
This awards medical students and foundation doctors in the UK and Republic of Ireland for outstanding personal reflections on any aspect of paediatrics experienced in the UK or internationally. Winners receive £500 and an opportunity to present at RCPCH Conference and exhibition. Applications for th...
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Visiting Fellowships in global child health - about and how to apply
Enabling leading paediatricians and paediatric nurses from low- and middle-income countries to visit UK clinical centres where they can develop their knowledge and exchange good practice.