Applications are now open until 8 December.
About the prize
This prize is for our aspiring paediatricians of the future to showcase their unique experiences in the wonderful world of paediatrics. The prize winner receives £500 for a personal reflection upon any aspect of paediatrics or child health experienced in the UK or abroad in the form of an oral presentation at RCPCH Conference.
The prize is supported by a generous bequest from Dr Tony Jackson, former consultant paediatrician at the Royal London Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children. Dr Jackson was instrumental in the transformation of cystic fibrosis from a fatal disease of infancy to a chronic disease of adults. He was an active supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, which awarded him its John Panchaud Medal.
How to apply for the 2026 prize
Applications are now open until 8 December
You'll need to complete our short online form and upload your abstract (personal reflection) of no more than 500 words.
A committee of judges - RCPCH Officer for Recruitment, Trainee Representative for Recruitment and the RCPCH #ChoosePaediatrics team - selects the finalists and ultimately the winner.
The panel looks for abstracts that:
- include objectives and outcomes related to an aspect of paediatrics
- show the originality of thought
- consider the implications for impact on clinical practice
- demonstrate personal reflection.
We will invite the authors of the top three abstracts to give a seven-minute oral presentation (five minutes for presenting and two minutes for questions) at the #ChoosePaediatrics session at RCPCH Conference on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in Glasgow. The panel will judge on the same criteria and determine the winner! We will cover your one-day entry to Conference and your travel. You will need to be available to attend the conference on this day if shortlisted as you will need to present your abstract - so book your leave in advance!
Apply for this prize via our online form
2025 winner and finalists
Huge congratulations to our 2025 winner, Olivia Lloyd-Williams, and finalists Joshua Mellor and Ciara Bartlett! You can download their presentations below.
