Published: 1 April 2024 | Ophthalmology, scholarships
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Get In Touch | ContactThe Research Committee leads on surgical research development at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), overseeing fellowships, grants and bursaries. It governs funding decisions, promotes research culture, supports career development and partners with external bodies to create impactful opportunities for surgeons and dental professionals.
Learn more about the Research CommitteeThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Awards Committee recognises the exceptional achievements of surgeons and dental professionals worldwide. It governs the awarding of College medals, honours and prizes, highlighting excellence in clinical practice, research, education and contributions to College life.
Learn more about the Awards CommitteeThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) disburses training and research fellowships to promote surgical and dental innovation. These fellowships support Members and Fellows undertaking academic research and advancing clinical knowledge, often in collaboration with global donors and organisations.
Browse Research FellowshipsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) provides travelling fellowships that enable surgeons and dental professionals to expand their expertise through international placements, skills exchange and immersive educational opportunities across diverse clinical settings.
Browse Travelling FellowshipsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) disburses annual grants to fund surgical and dental research, educational development and non-research medical projects. Awards are peer-reviewed and overseen by the Research Committee.
Browse GrantsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) disburses two donor-supported scholarships each year to assist Members and Fellows in furthering their surgical or dental education and training.
Browse ScholarshipsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) disburses several bursaries annually to fund undergraduate travel and commemorate important national and global milestones in surgical and dental education.
Browse BursariesThe Future Leaders Programme (FLP), accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), equips surgeons and dentists with essential leadership skills to advance in their specialties.
Read About Surgical ProgrammesThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) medals celebrate the excellence of Members and Fellows across surgery and dentistry, recognising distinction through exams, nominations and contributions to College and clinical life.
Browse MedalsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) prizes celebrate exam excellence and career success of Members and Fellows, with many awarded alongside COSECSA, College Office Bearers and specialty exam teams.
Browse PrizesThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) professorships honour outstanding Members and Fellows whose contributions to surgical or dental research and clinical practice are of exceptional national or international significance.
Browse ProfessorshipsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) lectureships honour Members and Fellows through invited talks that highlight major contributions to surgical and dental advancement, delivered at leading events and conferences.
Browse LectureshipsThe 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) application period is now closed. The deadline was Tuesday 27 May. The College are encouraging applications from Fellows and Members of RCSEd in Good Standing in England and Wales. The awards are open to NHS consultant doctors, dentists, on an NHS consultant or academic contract and who are registered on the GMC or GDC specialist list.
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Explore External EventsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s Faculty of Dental Surgery is proud to be collaborating with and exhibiting at AEEDC Dubai on 19–21 January 2026. AEEDC Dubai is the largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world.
Learn more about the FDS and AEEDC Exhibition 2026The RCSEd Triennial and ICOSET Conference took place from 4-6 June 2025. The event brought together global surgical leaders in Edinburgh for an unmissable conference focused on innovation, education and collaboration. Attendees earned CPD points and had the opportunity to network with leading professionals.
Explore highlights from the Triennial and ICOSET Conference 2025The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across its global membership and operations. Our evolving EDI strategy ensures fair practice, diverse representation and a culture of belonging within surgery and dentistry.
Read About Equity, Diversity and InclusionExplore news and resources from RCSEd. Read our Surgeons' News magazine, The Surgeon journal, follow our blog, and stay updated with press releases, press statements, policy updates and podcasts. Plus, the RCSEd College App offers a wealth of resources for Surgeons, Dentists and ACPs, supporting career development and improving patient care and safety standards globally.
Read About News & Resources - HomeStay informed with the latest news from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). Our news page features a diverse range of stories; from surgical innovations and dental events to fellowship opportunities and patient safety updates.
Read the latest RCSEd NewsThe RCSEd Blog page features a diverse range of articles from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). Stay informed with in-depth posts covering College news, faculty developments and updates from the RCSEd President, as well as expert perspectives on surgical innovations, dental advancements, patient safety and more.
Read the latest RCSEd BlogsStay up to date with official statements from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). The RCSEd Press Statements page provides timely updates on healthcare policies, surgical practice, public health issues and key College announcements.
Read the latest RCSEd Press StatementsDiscover the latest press releases issued by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd). This page provides official announcements and updates on medical policy, healthcare and surgical practice.
Read the latest RCSEd Press ReleasesRead the Surgeons' News, the award-winning quarterly magazine from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), also available digitally for interactive access to surgical news, expert opinions, and healthcare updates for its surgical, dental and allied healthcare professional members.
Read the Surgeons' NewsThe Surgeon is the peer-reviewed journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), published six times a year by Elsevier, with digital access available to RCSEd Fellows and Members.
Read The SurgeonListen to Let’s Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast for insightful, educational and entertaining discussions with expert speakers from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and beyond, covering a variety of healthcare topics.
Listen to the RCSEd PodcastThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) collaborates with policymakers to influence healthcare policy, with a key focus on patient safety. The College prioritises the welfare of its members and fellows, promoting equity, diversity and improving patient outcomes through advocacy and policy engagement.
Learn more about RCSEd Policy and Public AffairsExplore the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's (RCSEd's) impactful reports and campaigns, from annual reviews to research initiatives. Learn how the College advocates for better patient safety and care, enhanced surgical education and global improvements in healthcare.
Read RCSEd Reports and CampaignsThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) app provides Surgeons, Dentists and ACPs with easy access to learning resources, webinars, anatomy videos, courses and more. Stay updated with College news, access educational tools and enjoy membership privileges all in one app.
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