Gaining an award or scholarship is one way to develop your professional skills and advance your career.
As a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow you have the opportunity to apply for a number of awards to help you progress your research, improve your knowledge and skills or widen your experience by visiting other countries and/or specialist centres.
Access to the scholarships, awards and fellowships we offer is one of the many and varied benefits of College membership.
Leadership Development Scholarship Programme
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: Closed
2026 Lister Institute Research Prize
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: Currently closed
J C MacDougall Travelling Fellowship
Eligibility: Dentistry
Closing: 22 January 2025
The Tuanku Fauziah Fellowship in Rural Medicine.
Eligibility: Physicians
Closing: 03 March 2025
Tuanku Sirajuddin Travelling Fellowship (Malaysia to UK)
Eligibility: Physicians
Closing: 21 April 2025
TC White Conference Presentation Award
Eligibility: Dentistry
Closing: 30 April Annually
TC White International Early Career Dental Scholarship Award
Eligibility: Dentistry
Closing: 30 June 2025
TC White International Research and Training Award
Eligibility: Dentistry
Closing: 30 June 2025
College Travelling Fellowship
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: Next application review will be January 2026
Lachlan McNeill Scholarship in Ophthalmology
Eligibility: Surgeons
Closing: 01 April annually
Volunteering Award
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: 01 April Annually
Ethicon Foundation Fund Travelling Fellowship
Eligibility: Surgeons
Closing: (annually)
Aileen Lynn Bequest Fund
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: 31 August annually
David Murdoch Memorial Travelling Fellowship
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons
Closing: 31 August annually
Ritchie Trust Research Award
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine
Closing: End of November, triennially awarded
Ben Walton Scholarship and Development Grant
Eligibility: Physicians, Surgeons, Dentistry, Travel Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Medical Students
Closing: 30 April 2027
Travel Medicine Research Fellowship Award
Eligibility: Travel Medicine
Closing: End of August, triennially awarded
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Limb Reconstruction Fellowship
Eligibility: Surgeons
Closing: N/A
Applying for an Award or Scholarship
To help you decide which award or scholarship best meets your needs, we suggest viewing Award Reports to view submissions by previously successful candidates or you can browse the list of awards available, where you will find information on how to apply and closing dates for applications.
When applying please ensure that you satisfy the criteria and that your membership to the College is 'in good standing'* where applicable.
Please also ensure that you submit all necessary information by the date required.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, we ask that if you have special requirements that you indicate this on your application. This will enable us to accommodate your needs.
* To be a member 'in good standing', you must keep your subscription fees up to date.