Fellowships and prizes

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 2019-20 application period closed ...

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 were not open for this prize in 2020.

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.

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 are now closed.

We present two awards to MRCPCH examination candidates based on highest scores from the previous year.

Each year we give foundation doctors (FY1 and FY2) a chance to win one-day free access to RCPCH Conference and exhibition - it's 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 - ...

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 will reopen in spring 2020.

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...

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. Nominations should be made without the nominee's knowledge. 

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.

Each year we offer this prize to outstanding medical students, which includes full registration at our three-day Conference. This is a great opportunity for students to network with professionals within the specialty, demonstrate a commitment to their own career development and expand their portfoli...

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.

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.

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 are now closed.

The SPS is pleased to recognise excellence on its two prizes, Oman Craig Trophy and SPS Summer Meeting prizes and host the Scottish Paediatric Awards for Training Achievement’s (PAFTAS).

The SPS is delighted to offer members a travel bursary - or fellowship - to help fund attendances at international paediatric conferences.

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...

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. Applications are now closed and next open in October 2020.