RSTMH Student Essay Competition brings a global platform for students in global health and tropical medicine. Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) runs this academic program to support early career researchers and writers.
RSTMH Essay Competition invites students to explore global health issues through structured essays. RSTMH Student Essay Competition gives space for personal insight, evidence, and academic writing.
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Title for the 2026 RSTMH Student Essay Competition
In recent months there have been cuts in funding for global health from national governments and other actors, significantly affecting research and health programmes.
‘From your own perspective and experience, how will these recent funding cuts transform global health?’
Eligibility Criteria
RSTMH Student Essay Competition accepts full-time students in global health, medicine, or related fields with global health content.
RSTMH Essay Competition welcomes students worldwide with valid student status proof at submission.
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Benefits of the RSTMH Student Essay
RSTMH Student Essay Competition 2026 offers winner:
- £200 cash prize
- One year of free student membership to the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Certificate of recognition
- Opportunity for the essay to be published or promoted through RSTMH platforms Selection Process
Selection Process
The panel will assess essays using the following criteria for RSTMH Student Essay Competition:
- How well your personal perspective links to the national or international landscape;
- How well structured the essay is;
- How easy the essay is to understand;
- The evidence basis for your essay, including how you make use of relevant references; and,
- How much the essay inspires or engages the reader.
Essay Guidelines
- Length: Write 1,500 to 2,000 words. Add a 150 to 200-word summary. Missing summary leads to disqualification.
- References: Number sources in order of appearance. Use bracket format like (2). References do not count in word limit.
- Format: Write in English. Use clear sections with headings. Submit one essay only.
- Original work: Write your own essay. Do not submit published work. Plagiarism checks apply.
- AI use: Use AI only for grammar, clarity, and flow checks. Do not use AI to write full or large parts of the essay. Add a short note explaining how AI was used.
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How to Apply
RSTMH Student Essay Competition requires the following steps:
Read the terms and eligibility requirement
Submit before deadline
RSTMH Essay Competition accepts only one submission per student.
Application submission opened 5 March 2026 and 5 June 2026, 23:00 UTC.
