RSTMH supports members and networks from early careers, notably through its Student Essay Competition, which encourages exploration of global health and tropical medicine topics. The 2026 competition opened for submissions on March 5, with a deadline of June 5 at 23:00 PM UTC.
Application Deadline:
- 5 June 2026, 23:00 PM UTC
Tell Me About The Award:
The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) Student Essay Competition is an annual initiative to encourage students to explore pressing issues in global health and tropical medicine. It provides a platform for young scholars to showcase original thought, critical analysis, and personal perspectives on challenges shaping the future of health worldwide.
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Essay Topic (2026):
“From your own perspective and experience, how will these recent funding cuts transform global health?”
Type:
- Essay Competition | Global Health & Tropical Medicine
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be current, full-time students anywhere in the world.
- Be studying global health or any degree with a component of global health or medicine.
- Provide evidence of student status at submission.
Essay Requirements:
- Length: 1,500–2,000 words (excluding references).
- Summary: 150–200 words (mandatory).
- Language: English.
- Format: Organised into logical sections with headings.
- References: Numbered in order of appearance (e.g., (2)).
- Originality: Must be the student’s own work, unpublished, and plagiarism-free.
- AI Use: Allowed only for clarity, grammar, or flow checks. Must include a declaration of how AI was used. Essays generated substantially by AI will be disqualified.
Judging Criteria:
- How well the personal perspective links to national/international context.
- Structure and clarity of the essay.
- Ease of understanding.
- Evidence basis and use of references.
- Inspiration and engagement of the reader.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Winner: £200 prize + one year free RSTMH student membership.
- Recognition: Certificate presented at an RSTMH event in 2026.
- Winning and highly commended essays may be published in RSTMH’s journal, website, and newsletters.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- One-time competition (results announced after June 2026).
How to Apply:
- Write your essay according to the guidelines.
- Prepare a 150–200 word summary.
- Include a declaration of AI use (if applicable).
- Submit via the official RSTMH submission portal before 5 June 2026, 23:00 PM UTC.
👉 RSTMH Student Essay Competition 2026 – Apply Here
