The Medical Women's Federation awards and oversees a variety of grants and prizes throughout the year. For more details please see below:
- Postgraduate Doctor Prize
- Katherine Branson Student Essay Competition
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Abstract Prize
Please note: Funds are available only for qualified Doctors or women studying towards a medical degree leading to GMC registration as a doctor. The trustees regret they are unable to assist those intending to qualify as dentists, vets, midwives or other health professionals or those undertaking intercalated degrees.
If you require any further information on any of our prizes please contact Central Office:
Postgraduate Doctor Prize - Closed!
The MWF's annual postgraduate doctor prize invites junior doctors to submit a creative piece, either prose or artistic on a selected title. We encourage video submissions, paintings, sculptures, cartoons, songs or anything that might showcase your creative talents!
The winning entry will win £100!
You do not have to be an MWF member to enter this prize... but for £20-40 you might as well become one!
Katherine Branson Essay Competition - Open in December 2024
The MWF’s annual essay competition invites undergraduate medical students to submit a 600-800 word essay on a selected question.
Prize: £100 and an invitation to present your winning essay at our Spring Conference.
You do not have to be an MWF member to enter this prize
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Abstract Prize - Open in March 2025
MWF invites abstract submissions at our conferences in Spring and Autumn. We encourage entries from all medical grades as this is a great experience and something which will look excellent on your CV.
