BGS Rising Star Awards

The BGS Rising Star Awards are made to BGS members who have a programme of ongoing research or relevant project work and care and are within 15 years (or pro-rata equivalent, taking account of periods of absence, e.g. for parental leave or part-time employment) of graduation from medical school or their first relevant degree. The awards are made to those who have already made a significant impact in the healthcare of older people above what would normally be expected at that stage of a career.

Recipients of the awards will be expected to present a summary of their work in a platform presentation during one of the BGS national conferences (Spring or Autumn Meeting) within a year of their award. Their award will be publicised in AGENDA magazine, our e-bulletin FrontPAGE and blog, on the BGS website as well as via BGS social media. There is also a cash prize of £250 for each category.

How to apply

• Applications should consist of a CV (max 4 pages), and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) which should indicate:
• Achievements to date, current programme of work and plans for the next 3-5 years
• Presentations at, or involvement in significant events, meetings or conferences
• Strength of the individual’s academic background (academic)
• Strength of the individual’s clinical service developments (quality)
• Impact of academic publications (academic)
• Wider impact of activities and/or policy involvement (quality)

In addition, we will require two written references that must be sent with your application.

Applications will be reviewed by an independent panel which will then make recommendations to the BGS Board of Trustees. The panel will be representative of key BGS areas of work (policy, clinical quality, and academia), and will consist of:

• The BGS Vice President of Research and Academic Affairs
• The BGS Vice President of Clinical Quality
• The BGS Deputy Honorary Secretary
• The BGS Chair of the Nurse and AHP Council
• The BGS Chief Executive.