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Fellows of the Future Student Research Competition 2027
The RCVS Fellowship celebrates excellence and achievement across the veterinary professions, while also supporting and encouraging the development of the next generation. As part of this commitment, we’re inviting veterinary students to take part in our Fellows of the Future Student Research Competition 2027.
This is an opportunity to share your research, develop your presentation skills, meet members of the RCVS Fellowship, and be in with a chance of presenting your work at the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) Congress on Saturday 6 February 2027.
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How does the competition work?
Students are invited to submit an abstract outlining their original research. Following the submission deadline, entries will be reviewed by a judging panel, and three students will be shortlisted to present their research as part of a dedicated Fellows of the Future session at AVS Congress.
The session will also give shortlisted students the opportunity to speak directly with an RCVS Fellow – providing them with an opportunity to ask for advice and guidance to help support their future career development. The shortlisted students will present their research at AVS Congress, with final judging taking place at the event. The winner and runners-up will be announced at the evening event on Saturday 6 February 2027.
What are the prizes?
All three shortlisted students will receive:
- a free ticket to AVS Congress 2027,
- a free ticket to RCVS Fellowship Day,
- the opportunity to speak with an RCVS Fellow, and
- the opportunity to present their research at AVS Congress.
The overall winner will also receive a £200 National Book Token, with each runner-up receiving a £100 National Book Token.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to current veterinary students studying in the UK and recent graduates who completed their undergraduate veterinary degree in 2024 or 2025. As the three shortlisted entrants will be required to attend AVS Congress in person, and we are unfortunately unable to support the cost of international travel, entries are limited to those currently studying or recently graduated in the UK.
How to enter
To enter, please complete the submission form below and upload a title and summary of your research of no more than 500 words, as a Microsoft Word document. You may also include up to two illustrations or diagrams within your uploaded document, if appropriate.
Before submitting
Please make sure your submission:
- is no more than 500 words,
- clearly describes your research and its relevance,
- is submitted as a Microsoft Word document,
- includes no more than two illustrations or diagrams if used, and
- is submitted by 4pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
All fields in the submission form are required unless otherwise stated.
We look forward to hearing about your research and meeting our next Fellows of the Future.
Key dates
Submission deadline: 4pm, Friday 13 November 2026
Following the submission deadline, abstracts will be assessed by the judging panel. All entrants will be notified of the outcome by Monday 30 November 2026. The three shortlisted students will present at AVS Congress on Saturday 6 February 2027.
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