The Garrod Prize

The prestigious Garrod Prize is open to scientists with a non-clinical background currently working in rheumatology or a related discipline.

To apply, submit three to five published papers supported by a 1,000 word editorial including an explanation of why your work is significant for rheumatology and rheumatologists. The essay should be a single piece of research comprising not only of the content found in a standard published report, but must also exploring the historical perspective and its broader relevance.

References should be numbered consecutively and should conform to the style of the BSR journal Rheumatology.

  Garrod prize presentation
Dr Deborah Bax and Dr Elizabeth Jury, Garrod Prize Winner 2009

The winner will receive

  • £1000
  • Complimentary registration to Rheumatology 2010, 21-23 April 2010
  • The opportunity to present their work during the plenary session at Rheumatology 2010
  • The winner’s work will be considered for publication in the BSR journal Rheumatology

Submission deadline

The deadline for the submission of 2010 applications is 27 November 2009. Winners will be notified by email in January 2010.

Email your entry to lbellintani@rheumatology.org.uk or post it to:

BSR (The Garrod Prize)
Bride House
18-20 Bride Lane
London EC4Y 8EE

Rules and eligibility

  • Applicants need not be BSR members.
  • Open to applicants with less than 10 years experience in research activities.

Please contact Louis Bellintani at lbellintani@rheumatology.org.uk for any further information