A fantastic scholarship opportunity to support physicians in developing research interests to improve health outcomes for women.
In a partnership with the RCP, Wellbeing of Women (WoW) is a charity focused on saving and changing the lives of women, girls and babies.
Wellbeing of Women-Royal College of Physicians Entry Level Scholarships (ELS) provide single candidates with up to £20,000 for up to 12 months. Funds are for directly incurred research costs and may include a salary contribution. Applicants must be subscribing members of the RCP, and research undertaken in the UK. Requests for a longer duration project than one year may be considered, with justification.
These awards will fund pre-doctoral physicians in projects aimed at improving outcomes for women, girls and babies related to a woman’s reproductive and gynaecological health.
Applicants are encouraged from a wide range of medical disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Rheumatology
- Obstetrics
- and more
Awards are intended to provide ‘pump-priming’ funds to enable physicians to be exposed to a research environment and to obtain pilot data that will enhance an application for a clinical research fellowship (PhD or MD). Applicants would normally be new to the research discipline and will not previously have been heavily involved in substantial or funded research projects.
The RCP plays an integral role in training physicians, and we have partnered with them to help fund the next generation of physicians interested in addressing research priorities in women’s health and reducing the inequalities that women face.
2026 Call timeline
- Call launch: Wednesday 22 April 2026
- Submission deadline: Wednesday 22 July 2026 at 1pm
- Application outcome: December 2026
- Awards start: January/February 2027.
How to apply
This award is open and accepting applications. Please see the application form below.
If you have any queries, please contact the Wellbeing of Women research team at research@wellbeingofwomen.org.uk or call 020 3697 6346.
Wellbeing of Women entry level scholarship - application form 2026