Awards, medals and Fellowships
The Royal College of Pharmacy aims to inspire pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists to deliver excellence in pharmacy practice and research. Our range of awards, medals, honours and fellowships recognise exceptional achievements and dedication at all career stages.
We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Awards open to members
Awards
The Barnett Award celebrates members who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy profession. The Royal College Charter Award recognises members who have promoted the interests of pharmacy at an outstanding level. The Daniel Thomas Award commemorates the dedicated service by members who have lost their lives while working in pharmacy.
Medals
The Hanbury Medal recognises members with a distinguished career in pharmaceutical science and research. The Harrison Medal is awarded to members for outstanding contributions in advancing pharmaceutical science.
Fellowships and honorary Fellowships
Fellowships
Royal College Fellows are members who have attained distinction in their pharmacy career. They are nominated by their peers and chosen by a panel.
Honorary Fellowship
For those who have made a distinguished and distinctive contribution to pharmacy or the royal college. These Fellowships are for individuals not normally eligible for College membership.
Awards open to all
The Outstanding Pharmacy Early-career Researcher Award (OPERA)
The OPERA Award is for early-career stage researchers who have made major contributions to high-quality research. It celebrates contributions by up-and-coming researchers to the advancement of the science of medicines and clinical pharmacy.
Nominations for the OPERA Award are currently closed. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].
The Maplethorpe Fellowship
The Maplethorpe Fellowship celebrates and promotes pharmaceutical education and research excellence. The Fellowship celebrates candidates from diverse backgrounds who propose strong research projects. The priority of the submitted projects should be to form a suitable platform for the candidate’s progress to a successful, long-term career in pharmaceutical research.
We do not fund or host this Fellowship however we are represented on the assessment panel. To find out more about the Maplethorpe Fellowship and the application process visit King’s College or UCL.