Graham Bull prize in clinical science and Goulstonian lectureship

Information on how to apply for the Graham Bull prize in clinical science and Goulstonian lectureship.

Graham Bull prize

The Graham Bull prize was established in 1988 in honour of Sir Graham Bull, who was the first director of the Clinical Research Centre at Northwick Park. A trust for the Graham Bull prize was set up to provide money for young research workers under the age of 45 who feel that they have made a major contribution to clinical science.

The prize as designed by the trust is specifically for an application and not for nomination of individuals. The work can cover a wide range of expertise, such as:

  • molecular and cellular biology
  • imaging technology
  • psychiatry
  • health sciences.

The award is open to RCP members and fellows who must apply for their own work to be considered. The sum of £1,000 is offered on a competitive basis each year.

Goulstonian lecture

The winner of the prize will be invited to deliver the Goulstonian lecture, an annual lecture endowed in 1635 by Mrs Ellen Goulston in memory of her husband, Dr Theodore Goulston FRCP and offered a £100 honorarium. 

Restrictions

Researchers must be under the age of 45 on the application closing date (as per the terms of the original bequest), and must be a member or fellow of RCP London.

How to apply

Please email your completed application form, CV and a list of any academic publications in PDF format to fundingandawards@rcp.ac.uk by 11.59pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

For more information, please contact the Development Officer:

Graham Bull Prize in clinical science and Goulstonian lectureship - application form

2025: Dr Amit Sud
2024: None awarded
2023: Dr Stephen John Sammut
2021: Dr Manish Pareek
2020: Professor Rickie Patani
2019: Dr Sarosh Irani
2018: Professor Mona Bafadhel
2017: Dr Miratul MK Muqit
2016: Dr Gideon Hirschfield
2015: Dr M Turner
2014: Professor J Tomlinson
2013: Professor C Swanton
2012: Professor IS Farooqi