The Annual Academic Award recognises distinguished service and outstanding contributions to academic obstetrics and gynaecology.
This award honours individuals who have significantly advanced scientific discovery, research (both pre-clinical and clinical), as well as academic education and training within our specialty. The recipient is invited to deliver a keynote lecture at the Annual Academic Meeting, showcasing their achievements and insights in advancing the field.
Below you can find further information about the award, including how to apply, nomination details and eligibility requirements.
Prize
Keynote lecture delivered at the Annual Academic Meeting, with associated expenses provided.
Eligibility
This award is open to UK RCOG Fellows or Members, as well as Fellows ad eundem or others of equivalent academic distinction at a professorial level, as determined by the Academic Board. Nominees must have made an outstanding contribution to the academic aspects of obstetrics and gynaecology (scientific discovery, pre-clinical and clinical research, academic education and training).
Note that current members of the Academic Board are excluded from nomination.
Assessment criteria
Submissions will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Scientific discovery: The extent and significance of contributions to research in obstetrics and gynaecology.
- Pre-clinical and clinical research: Innovation and rigor demonstrated in advancing clinical practice or scientific understanding.
- Academic education and training: Impact on academic leadership, education, and the development of training programmes within the specialty.
Nomination process
Nominators must be UK Fellows. Nominees may self-nominate. Each nomination must have the support of two nominators.
The nominators (or nominee in the case of self-nomination) are expected to submit a one-page written statement (no more than 300 words) and an abbreviated three-page CV.
There is no limit on the number of nominations submitted; however, all must include the required supporting documentation to be eligible.
How to apply/nominate
This award opens on Monday 17 March 2025.
The deadline for submission is Thursday 15 May 2025.
Please complete your nomination using our online form below. The online nomination must be accompanied by a CV emailed to awards@rcog.org.uk.
For any queries, please contact: awards@rcog.org.uk.