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Fellowships and prizes

We are honoured to offer a range of awards celebrating the best in paediatrics and child health. These include prizes for medical students and foundation doctors, awards in research and patient engagement, and Honorary Fellowship.

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BPSU Sir Peter Tizard research bursary

Each year we invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants 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...

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College Medal

The College Medal is a unique award offered by the ��. This medal is given on an extraordinary basis to individuals within the world of child health and wellbeing, who may not be paediatricians nor work within the medical sphere.

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Denney Award

This award is presented to an outstanding medically-qualified research worker for the best article related to paediatric rare disease research. Applications are now open until 19 December 2025 at 23:59.

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Donald Paterson Award

In memory of Dr Donald Paterson, this award is given to a pre-consultant grade medical practitioner working in the UK for the best article on any subject related to paediatrics. Applications for the 2026 award are now open until 1 December 2025 at 23:59.

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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 Independent Researcher award

The ��, Sparks and GOSH Charity make an annual award for excellence in research to an outstanding young medical research worker in British paediatrics. Apply now for the 2026 Award. Applications are open until 1 December 2025 at 23:59.

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Examinations awards

We present two awards to M�� exam candidates based on highest scores from the previous year: Lal Bagh Award and Dr Jisma Joseph Award.

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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 �� Conference - a fantastic opportunity to gain more knowledge about paediatrics and network with professionals from across the UK. Foundation doctors can apply through their foundation school or deanery.

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James Spence Medal

This is the highest honour awarded by the ��. It is awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in paediatrics and child health. Nominations for the 2027 James Spence Medal are now open.

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Medical student annual prizes

This annual prize is awarded to outstanding medical students which includes full registration at our three-day Conference and attendance for the prize ceremony hosted by none other �� President, Professor Steve Turner and VP for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling. Thi...

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National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) for Paediatrics

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA) runs the national scheme for the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in England and provides governance for the awards for the Welsh Government in Wales. Health ministers agree a limited number of new awards each year and the selection...

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Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements (PAFTA)

The national PAFTA celebrates outstanding contributions to paediatric training across the UK each year. Overseen by ��, the award recognises excellence in three categories: Core Trainee, Specialty Trainee and Educational Supervisor. National winners are honoured at an awards ceremony at �� Con...

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�� &Us Voice Champion Award

Every year, children and young people from �� &Us review nominations and select a Voice Champion of the Year, recognising the winner's commitment to working with �� &Us to improve child health collaboratively with young people and adults.

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�� and Newlife Clinical Research Fellowship Award

The joint clinical research fellowship by �� 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.

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�� Honorary Fellows - 1997 to present

Each year we award Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health 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.

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�� Honorary Fellowship

This is awarded by the �� 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. The College is always keen to receive as wide a range of no...

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�� Members' Award Winners - 2022 to present

This is one of the newest awards at ��. It aims to honour members who may not yet be eligible for honours such as the James Spence Medal or Honorary Fellowship but have done exceptional work in support of child health.

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�� Members’ Award

This award honours members who have done exceptional work in support of child health, but who might not be eligible for Honorary Fellowship or other awards. We are always open to receive a wide range of nominations. Nominations for our 2027 Members' Award are now open.

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��-NIHR PIER Award

The ��-NIHR PIER (Paediatric Involvement and Engagement in Research) Award recognises significant contributions to excellent patient engagement for NIHR Clinical Research Network Portfolio studies. This award will not be offered in 2026. We have included information below about the award and h...

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Tony Jackson Memorial Prize

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 �� Conference. Applications are closed for th...

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