Fellowships, awards and prizes
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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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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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Our 2021 research awards are now open
1 September 2020
This year we are proud to announce that we have three research awards up for grabs in our 2021 round. Applications are now open until midnight 30 November.
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Message from the President - 3 August
3 August 2020
Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...
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Meet our new Honorary Fellows
28 July 2020
Every year the College awards Honorary Fellowship to a small number of people who are considered by our members to have made a major contribution to paediatrics and child health through research, education, clinical service and leadership. We are pleased to present our eight very deserving Honorary ...
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Announcing the winners of this year’s examination prizes
24 June 2020
These prizes recognise that trainees invest a significant amount of time in preparing for their examinations - and for UK trainees how important they are for their progression. Well done to all those completing exams, and congratulations to this year’s winners who are the highest scoring from the 20...
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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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Nominate your colleagues for an RCPCH award
3 June 2020
We're seeking nominations for people who have made major contributions to paediatrics and child health for two awards: the James Spence Medal, our highest honour; and RCPCH Honorary Fellowship. Nominations are open until 13 August.
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We announce the national PAFTA winners 2020
28 May 2020
The wait is over. The votes have been cast. Our Trainees Committee Chair, Hannah Jacob reveals this year's winners of the national Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements, or PAFTAs.