Enter The Royal College of Pathologists’ Science Communication Prize, kindly sponsored by Sonic Healthcare UK – deadline 27 July

The Royal College of Pathologists’ Science Communication Prize is an award given to a pathology trainee, foundation doctor or undergraduate who has shown excellence in their science communication activities throughout the year. The prizes aim to:

  * cultivate awareness among pathology trainees, foundation doctors and undergraduates about the importance of public engagement
  * reward and recognise trainees, foundation doctors and undergraduates who have undertaken sustained high-quality science communication activities.

There are two prizes, one for each of the following categories:

  * Trainee category – UK pathology trainees.
  * Undergraduate category – UK undergraduates and foundation doctors. This includes all biological science, veterinary science or medical students and FY1/FY2 doctors.

The deadline for entries is 23:59 on Monday 27 July 2026.

The winner in each category will receive £500 and be invited to accept their prize at the College’s New Fellows Ceremony, with the prize awarded by representatives of Sonic Healthcare UK. An interview with the winner will be posted on the College website.

Find out more about how to enter on our website.

If you have any questions about the Science Communication Prize, please contact publicengagement@rcpath.org.