Presidents’ Fund
The Presidents’ Fund aims to support RSTMH membership for three years for residents of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who are unable to renew their membership or join the Society.
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Presidents' Fund is open. The Presidents’ Fund aims to support RSTMH membership for residents of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who are unable to renew their membership or join the Society. Awardees of the Fund receive three years' complimentary RSTMH membership.
Four candidates per application period will be approved and will have their membership subscription paid for three years. Applications are open now and will close on 29 May 2026 at 23:59 PM (BST).
Winning the RSTMH Presidents’ Fund strengthened my work in neglected tropical diseases and connected me to a global network of researchers. Through my membership, I have gained valuable insights, opportunities, and collaborations that continue to support my growth in the field.
Dr Vivian Philemon Mushi, Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, MUHAS.
Eligibility
Lapsed RSTMH members and Fellows who are unable to renew their membership , are encouraged to apply. Residents of low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) who have never been a member or Fellow of RSTMH are invited to apply.
Presidents’ Fund Awardees will be required to show their support and engagement for RSTMH at least once per annum during the three years of their paid membership. This will be through one or more of the following activities:
- Writing a blog post or case study on how they have utilised their membership
- Volunteering with the Society in some capacity
- Showing proven initiative in helping to recruit new members
- Attending at least one of our events and writing a blog about the event highlights.
Other RSTMH Medals and Awards
The Sir Patrick Manson Medal is RSTMH’s highest mark of distinction and is awarded to the living person whose contribution to any branch of tropical medicine or hygiene is considered by the Board of Trustees to be most deserving. It is awarded every three years and is for senior experts in their field.
The George Macdonald Medal is joint medal between RSTMH and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). It recognises outstanding individuals who have conducted research leading to significant improvements of health in the tropics. It is awarded every three years, and is for those senior in their careers.
The Donald Mackay Medal is a joint Medal, which is awarded in alternating years by the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (even years) and by the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (odd years). It is open for those mid-career or senior in their career and recognises outstanding work in tropical health, especially relating to improvements in the health of rural or urban workers in the tropics.
