Applications for our 2024 Annual Awards for learning, research and development are open for an additional week and we want you to apply. For 2024 there are awards across nine different categories, ranging from £500 – £2,000 for travel, learning, innovation, technology, research and more.
We'd really encourage all our members to think about applying, whatever stage of career development they are at. These awards are fantastic development opportunities.
– Emma Grover, Professional Development Lead.
I used the award to register for the WFOT Congress in Paris to present a poster. Step out and apply and who knows what you'll achieve!
– Sharon Davenport, a winner of the International Activity Award, 2022.
What awards are there?
- The Barbara Tyldesley Student Award – £500 each (two awards)
- Eden Travel Award – £750 each (two awards)
- Innovation Award – £2,000
- Institute of Social Psychiatry Award – £2,000
- International Activity Award – £750 each (two awards)
- Medequip Innovation Award for Community Equipment – £1,500
- Pearson Award – £750
- RCOT Student Award for Entrepreneurship and Leadership – £500
- Tunstall Award for creative use of technology for independence and care – £1,500
How do I apply?
Applying for an Annual Award is a competitive process, so we've put together some notes to help you. Our dedicated webpage has all the details you need for applying for the awards, including:
- notes for guidance
- application forms
- marking schedules
- FAQs.
You can even look at previous winners and project reports.
All applications must be submitted by 5pm, Wednesday 8 November 2023.
If you’ve got any more questions, please email annualawards@rcot.co.uk.