RSTMH Student Essay Competition 2026
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
📌 About the Event
The RSTMH Student Essay Competition is an annual call for original research-oriented writing from the next generation of global health leaders. Organized by the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Open to global student including India with a deadline of April 15, 2026, the competition asks students to explore a critical link between their personal medical observations and the broader international tropical medicine landscape. It aims to encourage students to think critically about healthcare disparities and provide them with a platform to be published in high impact medical journals.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Medical and Health Sciences Language and Humanities
- Organizer: Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (UK)
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Health/Medical sciences
- Effort Level: High
- Submission Type: 2,000 word Essay
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Event or Submission Date: April 15, 2026
- Results Announcement: July 2026
- Mode: Online
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Publication and Global Membership
- Prize Amount or Value: Featured publication in RSTMH newsletters and professional journals
- Certificates: Yes, official RSTMH “High Commendation” certificates
- Visibility and Showcase: Free 1 year membership to RSTMH and networking with world-class epidemiologists.
🎯 What You Will Do
- Identify a critical health link such as the impact of climate change on malaria or urban AMR.
- Craft a 2,000 word essay that combines academic rigor with a unique, personal perspective.
- Submit a 200 word summary that distills your key policy recommendations for global health.
- Ensure zero AI usage as the competition strictly tests human led critical thinking and research.