The Harold Malkin Prize is presented through the kind generosity of the late Mr Harold Malkin, FRCOG. It recognises outstanding original work produced by postgraduate doctors in training.
This award aims to promote excellence in research and clinical practice among O&G postgraduate doctors in training in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Below you can find further information about the prize, including how to apply and eligibility requirements.
Prizes
- First prize: £250
- Second prize: £150
Eligibility
This prize is awarded to postgraduate doctors in training in the UK and the Republic of Ireland who demonstrate the best piece of original work.
Assessment criteria
Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Research question
- Literature review
- Critical discussion
- Clinical relevance
- Level of involvement
- References
Conditions
- Submissions must be the applicant’s original work.
- If joint authorship is involved then the candidate must identify their personal involvement in the publication. The record of work can be submitted by way of:
- An original manuscript, adequately referenced and written in a format comparable to that used for submission to BJOG here, or
- A reprint of the published article (the published article must have been published within the last two years at the time of application).
How to apply
Please complete the online application via Oxford Abstracts.
Please register for an account using your email address.
For further guidance on how to submit your application, please see Oxford Abstracts' guidance on making a submission.
The deadline for submission is Thursday 7 May 2026, 5pm UK time.
For any queries, please contact: awards@rcog.org.uk.