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Visiting Fellows application form

  • About
  • Your details
  • Existing NHS contact
  • Statement
  • References
  • Documents
  • Declarations

About

This annual scheme offers short paediatric and neonatal clinical observation placements to doctors and nurses from low-resource settings within the UK National Health Service (NHS).

The 2026 scheme will run from 10 May to 7 June 2026. It includes attendance at RCPCH Conference in Birmingham, England and a clinical placement at an NHS hospital in the UK.

For details about the scheme, including the eligibility criteria, application and judging process, commitment and expenses, please see our Visiting Fellowships page (opens in new browser tab).  

Your privacy

It is very important that you read and understand our privacy policy for RCPCH Visiting Fellows (PDF) which explains how we will use the data we collect from you. We will only ever process your personal data in compliance with UK Data Protection legislation.

Completing this application form

This form has several stages. If you need to save before you complete it, just click or tap Save Draft. You'll get an email to the email address you provide in Your details with a link to go back to the form.

Here's what you'll need to complete:

  • Your details - your contact and role details; as relevant, your RCPCH membership number; your current and preferred clinical specialty
  • Existing NHS contact - if you have one. We can organise placements for successful applicants without a contact
  • Supporting statement - of up to 750 words, including examples of your current work, the learning and experience you hope to gain from the visiting fellowship and any benefits to both your home country and and your own professional development
  • References - contact details of two referees
  • CV and other documentation - including digital scans of your passport or ID card, medical qualification, professional registration, police clearance/good conduct, evidence of English language proficiency

Once you complete the form, select Submit. You'll get an email as confirmation.

The deadline for applications is 12.00 (UK time), 30 October 2025.