The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh disburses a number of bursaries each year to fund undergraduate travel and celebrate significant occasions occurring both nationally and internationally.
Find our current portfolio below.
Please direct enquiries to FundingOpportunities@rcsed.ac.uk.
How to Apply
Please apply online and submit your application through the RCSEd Grant Platform, unless otherwise specified.
RCSEd Grant PlatformBinks Bursary for Medical Student Electives
Deadline: 31 January 2026
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, in association with the Binks Trust, offers medical students an opportunity to apply for financial support, of up to £250, towards their elective abroad in surgery.
Applications are open to UK and International medical students, who are enrolled in universities in the UK and Republic of Ireland undertaking approved surgical electives abroad. Students must be affiliates of The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in good standing.
Applications are currently open.
Binks Bursary for Medical Student Electives in Africa
Deadline: 31 January 2026
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is offering a number of bursaries for elective placements in Africa.
The elective need not necessarily be in a surgical specific unit, but priority may be given to students demonstrating an interest in surgery.
The bursary will comprise a single payment of up to £500 which can be used towards travel and accommodation costs, or other expenses involved with the placement such as vaccinations and visas.
Applications are currently open.
The Maisels Student Immersion Programme and Bursary in Robotic Surgery
Deadline: 1 March 2026
RCSEd is honoured to announce that applications are now open for the new Maisels Student Immersion Programme and Bursary in Robotic Surgery. This new programme aims to support aspiring surgeons by providing equitable access to observership and mentorship opportunities.
One successful applicant will be awarded the opportunity to attend a 2-week immersion placement under the supervision of robotic surgery experts in the summer of their fourth year of medical school, alongside the support of a £350 bursary.
Applicants should be enrolled in a medical school within the UK or the Republic of Ireland, be an Affiliate of RCSEd and be able to demonstrate a proven interest in Robotic Surgery.
The establishment of this bursary has been made possible by the generosity of the Maisels family, in honour of Mr David Maisels, FRCSEd.
Applications are currently open.
The Maisels Immersion Programme and Bursary in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery
Deadline: 1 March 2026
RCSEd is honoured to announce that applications are now open for the new Maisels Student Immersion Programme and Bursary in Reconstructive and Robotic Surgery. This new programme aims to support aspiring surgeons by providing equitable access to observership and mentorship opportunities.
One successful applicant will be awarded the opportunity to attend a 2-week immersion placement under the supervision of leading Reconstructive and PLastic Surgeons in the summer of their fourth year of medical school, alongside the support of a £350 bursary.
Applicants should be enrolled in a medical school within the UK or the Republic of Ireland, be an Affiliate of RCSEd and be able to demonstrate a proven interest in Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery.
The establishment of this bursary has been made possible by the generosity of the Maisels family, in honour of Mr David Maisels, FRCSEd.
Applications are currently open.