Lindsay Stewart Student Award
Lindsay Stewart Student Award supports medical students’ elective placements in obstetrics and gynaecology to build clinical skills and explore a future career in the specialty.
Funder: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Due Dates: October 16, 2026, at 5pm UK time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £500 per student to support two medical students’ elective placements
Summary: Supports medical students’ electives in obstetrics and gynaecology to develop clinical skills and explore a career in the specialty.
Key Information: Retrospective applications are not accepted, and travel must be completed within 12 months of the award.
Description
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), with support from the Lindsay Stewart Foundation, offers this award to help medical students undertake electives in obstetrics and gynaecology. The funding supports placement costs, enabling students to gain clinical experience, develop their skills and explore a future career in the specialty. Electives in low- or middle-income countries are particularly encouraged.
The award reflects Lindsay Stewart’s lifelong association with RCOG and his advocacy for continuous quality improvement in healthcare. He funded the establishment of the Lindsay Stewart R&D Centre to promote quality improvement tools and advance standards of care in women’s health. Applications are assessed on the proposed elective’s quality and feasibility, its objectives and expected benefits, and the strength of support from the host institution.
