Since 1907, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health. Through our network of members across the world, we facilitate research, share knowledge, guide lifelong careers, and drive impact.
As a respected Society at the heart of the tropical medicine and global health community, we connect people and organisations who work, or are interested in, these areas. We’re an independent organisation and have a unique role in convening diverse stakeholders from many sectors and disciplines.
We play a role in all stages of global health practice from initial research and development, publication and showcasing, implementation, debate, and impact.
Our work includes funding and disseminating multidisciplinary research through peer-reviewed journals and a calendar of meetings and events. We provide grants for UK and international research and travel scholarships, as well as awarding medals for excellence in practice and to recognise emerging talent.
There are two vacancies on the RSTMH Board of Trustees, to start in October 2024. The Nominations Period is open from 14:00 BST today (2 April 2024) to receive applications for the role of Elected Trustee.
Any member or Fellow is welcome to apply, regardless of location, discipline, sector and area of work within tropical medicine and global health. The Nominations Period will remain open until 17:00 BST on 10 May 2024 for Fellows or members of RSTMH.
For more information about the role please read the Trustees Code of Conduct, the role description, and the bye-laws around how we select Elected Trustees. These can be found in the Members Area here. Trustee terms are for three years minimum and require the equivalent of one day a month of your time. You will need a second RSTMH Fellow or member to support your application. If you have any questions about the role, please email Tamar Ghosh at Tamar.Ghosh@RSTMH.org.
This reporting template is to be used by our RSTMH early career grant recipients. Thank you for completing your research project, we hope you enjoyed it. We use this form to capture the outcomes, successes and challenges our awardees experience throughout their projects. We will share the useful information to our partners and to shape the future of the programme itself. Please email sian.tatbak@rstmh.org with any questions regarding filling out this template.
Students and early career researchers or professionals are invited to submit abstracts to present your unpublished research through an oral presentation at the RSTMH Research in Progress meeting on Wednesday 28 August 9am-1pm BST and Thursday 29 August 1pm-5pm BST This event will be held online through Zoom so we encourage applications from early career researchers globally.
RSTMH is particularly seeking abstracts from early career scientists and clinicians with a priority given to research on any area of Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
The deadline for submitting abstracts is June 21 5pm BST Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. We regret that due to the number of applications we expect to receive, we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful.
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Global Assessors Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming an assessor for the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH). This role will assess entries to our small grants programme, and abstracts for our events.
Since 1907, RSTMH has been dedicated to improving tropical medicine and global health, working with and through our members based in over 80 countries. We do this through funding and disseminating multidisciplinary research through grants awards programmes, peer-reviewed journals and a calendar of meetings and events.
We are currently looking to extend our global network of assessors to represent all areas of knowledge and experience of tropical medicine and global health required to assess such a broad range of potential research.
Main duties and responsibilities
As a global assessor for RSTMH, you would be asked to review submissions for our small grants, travel scholarships, event abstracts and possibly other RSTMH activities.
We would provide all resources needed to carry out assessments using our online platform Submittable and would support assessors with other resources needed. We would hopefully also try and provide a platform for assessors to network with one another, making new contacts.
We would like global assessors to:
· Have sufficient knowledge to be able to provide a robust review of applications
· Have a good understanding of RSTMH and our work
Benefits
Being a global assessor will hopefully strengthen your own personal development and we will look into ways to formalise this. You will be seeing research ideas and concepts at the start of their journeys and be able to help improve research practice. Your work will help encourage and inspire the next generation of researchers and professionals in global health. RSTMH would provide references for global assessors and would recognise their work and support whenever possible.
Fellows and members of RSTMH are invited to nominate an RSTMH fellow or member to be awarded the Donald Mackay Medal 2018. This medal is jointly held by the RSTMH and the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH). It is given out annually, in alternating years by RSTMH and ASTMH, and in 2024 this honour falls to RSTMH.
Dr Donald Mackay, who was Deputy Director of the Ross Institute at the London School of Hygiene and tropical Medicine, died in 1981, after many years of outstanding work in tropical occupational health, especially on the tea plantations of South Asia. He was an outstanding physician, brilliant teacher, and man of the greatest integrity and commitment.
The Medal is for outstanding work in tropical health, especially relating to improvements in the health of rural or urban workers in the tropics. Preference is given to suitable medically qualified candidates, but those in other disciplines are eligible.
The deadline for submissions is the 19th Of March, 5pm BST (British Summer Time). Complete submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.
As a Student Ambassador for the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, you could be involved in a range of activities that help raise the profile of RSTMH at your university/institution and potentially with your wider networks.
RSTMH expectations of Student Ambassadors
- Be a member existing RSTMH member for a minimum of 3-months
- Be a full-time student in a subject related to global health, though part-time students will also be considered.
- Have good networks and be confident and willing to represent RSTMH at events and meetings.
- Provide feedback and ideas, thoughts or comments concerning Society activities to help with the process of continuous improvement.
- Always treat RSTMH staff, supporters, partners and members with respect, consideration and appreciation.
- Be friendly and professional at all times when representing RSTMH and engaging your networks about RSTMH.
- Help disseminate announcements to relevant students and staff on an ongoing basis, for instance, via departmental mailing lists, Noticeboards, or social media; via online resource portals and/or via the course convener for the relevant degree programmes.
- Provide as much notice as possible if you are unable to fulfil your Student Ambassador commitment.
- Have a good understanding of RSTMH and our work: our events, grants, journals and other plans.
- Be able to communicate clearly about RSTMH and our work, staying within RSTMH’s brand guidelines.
- Be familiar with the aims and scope of our two journals.
- Act in a way that doesn’t discriminate against or exclude anyone.
- Respect different opinions and be sensitive to different cultures.
- Have a strong social media presence.
- Donate as much time to the role as you can.
How to apply
Student Ambassadors are recruited throughout the year.
We are now open for applications. If you would like to apply to become a RSTMH Student Ambassador, please complete the application form.
Please give as much information as possible about your experiences, interests and availability.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Amelia Fincham, amelia.fincham@rstmh.org.