The RCOG, with the kind and generous support of the Lindsay Stewart Foundation, is pleased to offer the Lindsay Stewart Travelling Fellowship. This award provides funding of up to £2,000 to support RCOG Fellows and Members in the United Kingdom who wish to develop technical skills and knowledge through an overseas placement.
The fellowship aims to facilitate the development of new technical skills and knowledge among RCOG Fellows and Members by supporting overseas placements.
Mr Lindsay Stewart, OBE, FRCS Ed (Hon), FRCOG (Hon) maintained a life-long association with the RCOG. He was an advocate for continuous quality improvement in healthcare services, he funded the establishment of Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre to promote quality improvement tools aimed at advancing standards of care in women’s health.
The award holder is required to submit a report within twelve months of receipt of the award. The report should describe their experiences and how newly acquired skills are being embedded in their clinical practice.
Below you can find further information about the fellowship, including how to apply and eligibility requirements.
Prize
This fellowship provides funding of up to £2,000.
Eligibility
This award is open to RCOG Fellows and Members in the UK. The recipient is expected to develop new technical skills and knowledge through participation in an overseas placement.
Assessment criteria
Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Objectives of the programme
- How new skills will enhance standards of care
- Letter of support from the host organisation confirming the placement
Conditions
Fellowship winners must:
- Travel must be completed within 12 months of the award being made
- A short report should be submitted to RCOG within six weeks of a visit being completed
How to apply
Applications are hosted on the Oxford Abstracts platform. Please register for an account using your email address. Click on the button below to apply.
Applicants must:
- Submit an application demonstrating clear objectives and detailed information about the area of interest where they wish to develop new skills and advance standards of care.
- Provide information about the work they will carry out and how it will advance the practice and development of O&G
For further guidance on how to submit your application, please see Oxford Abstracts' guidance on making a submission.
This award opens on Monday 17 March 2025.
The deadline for submission is Thursday 15 May 2025.
For any queries, please contact: awards@rcog.org.uk.