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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 2018-19 application period has 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 closed on 30 November.
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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 Career Investigator of the Year (Sparks) award
The RCPCH and SPARKS (now part of the GOSH Charity Family) make an annual award for excellence in research to an outstanding young medical research worker in British paediatrics. Nominations closed on 30 November.
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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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Foundation doctor annual prizes
Each year we give foundation doctors (FY1 and FY2) a chance to win one-day free access to RCPCH Conference and exhibition. It's is a great 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.
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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 now closed.
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Honorary Fellowship
This is bestowed by the RCPCH to a small number of individuals who have demonstrated, through research or clinical commitment, major contributions to paediatrics during their career. Nominations are open once a year and Honorary Fellows are admitted at RCPCH Conference.
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James Spence Medal
The James Spence Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement or clarification of paediatric knowledge and is the highest honour bestowed by the RCPCH.
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Lorber Prize - for best scientific paper in paediatrics
The Lorber Prize is awarded to a pre-consultant grade medical practitioner working in the UK for the best scientific paper related to paediatrics.