Ethicon Student Elective Award
The Ethicon Student Elective Award from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists supports medical students' hands-on research and clinical electives in obstetrics and gynaecology, especially in low-resource settings.
Funder: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Due Dates: October 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 per award; one-time support toward elective costs
Summary: Supports medical students undertaking elective placements in obstetrics and gynaecology, especially in low-resource or low-income settings.
Key Information: Retrospective applications are not accepted; travel must occur within 12 months of the award.
Description
The Ethicon Student Elective Award, offered by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) with support from Ethicon, provides financial assistance to medical students undertaking approved elective placements in obstetrics and gynaecology. The award aims to foster interest in the specialty, particularly encouraging placements in low-resource or Band C (low-income) countries, and supports hands-on learning experiences that contribute to global women's health care. Recipients are required to submit a short report after their elective, sharing insights and learnings gained during the placement.
