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Our work
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RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme

The RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme provides grants every year to those early in their career, from anywhere in the world, to carry out their first piece of research into tropical medicine or global health. 
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Strategy

Read RSTMH's five-year strategy.
grow: grow your career in global health
grow: opportunities in global health

Discover the perfect opportunity in global health – browse the latest jobs, courses, grants, scholarships, PhDs and placements.
Upcoming events
09
Apr 2026
RSTMH Early Career Networking

Join our next RSTMH Early Career Member Networking event where members can meet and discuss their latest ideas. 
14
May 2026
RSTMH Mid- and Senior-Career Member Networking

Join our next RSTMH Mid- and Senior-Career Member Networking meeting which will bring together members from around the world. Members can discuss their work and ideas in an informal setting.
01
Jul 2026
Global Research in Progress
Online

RSTMH Global Research in Progress is an online meeting designed for early-career investigators worldwide to present and discuss their unpublished research with peers and senior experts in tropical medicine and global health.
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Membership

Become a member today and be part of an international community whose goal it is to save lives and improve equity in health.
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Membership benefits

RSTMH members and Fellows receive a number of benefits as part of their membership. 
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Members Area

The Members Area is a space dedicated to our members and Fellows, that includes exclusive content, opportunities, announcements and much more.
Latest news
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In Memoriam: Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS (1951-2026)

We at RSTMH were deeply saddened to hear that Professor Sir Nicholas White died a few days ago. Sir Nicholas was a distinguished clinician and scientist who was internationally recognised as the leading figure in improving the treatment of malaria worldwide, and his work has made a lasting contribution to global health research.
Changes to the ECGP
Changes to the RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme

The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) announces a pause to the opening of its 2026 Early Career Grants Programme.
2025 Student Essay Prize Winner announced
2025 Student Essay Prize Winner announced

RSTMH is excited to announce the winner of our 2025 Student Essay Prize, now in its seventh year. 
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