Opportunity Details

• The Sir Hugh Cairns Essay Prize rewards outstanding written work on topics relevant to neurosurgery.
• Open to students and doctors, the competition assesses clarity, insight, and academic rigour.
• The prize honours the legacy of Sir Hugh Cairns and encourages scholarly engagement.

• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Medial Student Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  The Professor Joan Bicknell Medical Student Essay Prize
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  Junior Neurosurgical Trainee Award
• The Royal College of Radiologists

  The clinical oncology undergraduate essay prize
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  Undergraduate Elective Awards
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  VIPSIG Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Spirituality and Psychiatry Annual Essay Prize
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  UK and Eire Trainee Conference Award
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Medical Student Essay Prize
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  Travel Award for UK Trainee Neurosurgeons
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  Senior Neurosurgical Award

Application Guidance

• 1. Review the eligibility and judging criteria carefully before starting.
• 2. Draft early and allow time for feedback or supporting documents.
• 3. If unclear about requirements, contact the organisers directly.