Opportunity Details

• An annual essay prize established to promote interest and encourage excellence in volunteering (UK or abroad) and international psychiatry.
• Open to medical students, foundation trainees, psychiatry trainees, SAS and specialty doctors; essays may describe clinical experiences, electives, reflections, research, audits or literature reviews in global or volunteering psychiatry.
• Prize: Winner £200 + certificate + free attendance at VIPSIG Annual Conference; Runner-up £100 + certificate + free attendance.

• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Bursary for Psychiatrists from LAMI Countries
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  The Professor Joan Bicknell Medical Student Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  International Congress 2025 Bursaries
• Society of British Neurological Surgeons

  Sir Hugh Cairns Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Medical Student Systematic Review Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Spirituality and Psychiatry Annual Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Bursary to Attend the Conference (Foundation)
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  The Aggrey Burke Fellowship for Black Medical Students
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Medial Student Essay Prize
• The Royal College of Psychiatrists

  Educational Bursary to Attend Faculty Conference
• The Royal College of Radiologists

  The clinical oncology undergraduate essay prize

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.