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 encouraged 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. Invited RCOG Fellows and Members may be based in the UK or internationally.
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
Please complete the online application via Oxford Abstracts.
Please register for an account using your email address.
For further guidance on how to submit your application, please see Oxford Abstracts' guidance on making a submission.
Applications for this award will close on Thursday 7 May 2026, 5pm UK time.
For any queries, please contact: awards@rcog.org.uk.
