The Sims Black Travelling Professorship enables institutions and groups outside of the UK and the Republic of Ireland to invite RCOG Fellows and Members to visit their countries.
The visiting professionals contribute to postgraduate education and assist in developing programmes to advance obstetrics and gynaecology through lecturing, teaching or research collaborations.
Established in 1951 by Sir Arthur and Lady Sims, their daughter Mrs Margaret Black, and Messrs Cooper, Triffitt and Company, the Sims Black Travelling Professorship aims to advance obstetrics and gynaecology in countries beyond the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
After completing the visit, the Travelling Professor is required to submit a detailed report of their activities to the College.
Below you can find further information about the professorship, including how to nominate and eligibility requirements.
Eligibility and requirements
Applications are invited from obstetrics and gynaecology colleges, International Representative Committees, professional bodies and groups, and similar organisations in the specialty, located outside of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Conditions
The College will decide the tenure of each Travelling Professorship and allocate the corresponding funding accordingly.
Please note, the fund shall not be used to support the presence of an RCOG Fellow or Member at international conferences.
Nomination process
Nominating centres must submit an application that includes:
- The specific expertise required
- Proposed travel dates and the suggested duration of the visit
- A comprehensive programme outline and schedule of activities for the proposed visit for the Sims Black Professor.
While nominators may suggest a specific RCOG Fellow or Member in their application, the College reserves the right to select the most suitable candidate and determine the duration of their stay. The individual specified should not be a previous recipient of this award.
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.