Funder: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 towards elective placement costs
Summary: Supports medical students undertaking approved obstetrics and gynaecology electives, particularly in low-resource settings.
Key Information: Retrospective applications are not accepted; travel must be completed within 12 months of the award.
Description
The Ethicon Student Elective Award is offered by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), with funding from Ethicon. It helps medical students meet the costs of an approved elective placement in obstetrics and gynaecology, encouraging hands-on experience worldwide and supporting students considering a career in the specialty.
The award places particular emphasis on electives in low-resource settings, especially low-income countries classified by RCOG as Band C. Applications are assessed on the quality and feasibility of the proposed elective programme, clearly defined objectives and expected benefits, and a letter of support from the host institution. The placement’s learning opportunities and influence on future career aspirations are central to the award’s purpose.
