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Submissions
We are now accepting abstract submissions for six award categories, generously supported by our industry partners. Applications are restricted to ENT UK members of the appropriate grade for each category.
The best applications in each category will be invited to present at the ENT UK Research Showcase in London on Friday, 5 September 2025. The BOARS Awards will also be presented at the same event.
Important note: only one application per candidate is allowed. You may submit your application for either ONE of the categories listed below or for the BOARS Awards. Multiple applications from the same candidate will not be accepted.
Please click on one of the categories below to find out more and apply.
Deadline: 1 June 2025
Winners and Prizes
Each category winner will receive a Rowena Ryan Award Trophy and a £400 prize.
All winners and runners-up will receive certificates.
One presentation will be awarded with the "Rowena Ryan Paper Knife" and certificate. The "Rowena Ryan Paper Knife" must be returned annually.
Terms and Conditions
- Applications will be accepted only through the online forms linked above.
- Applications are open only to ENT UK members of the appropriate grade for each category.
- Abstracts should not exceed 300 words, including references.
All received submissions will be electronically acknowledged upon receipt.
If you have any issues or queries please get in touch with entuk@entuk.org
History
The annual ENT UK Foundation Research and Training Prizes in Memory of Rowena Ryan were set up in 2015 on her 10th death anniversary to celebrate trainee-led Audit, Research and Training initiatives within the London and SE England region (Kent, Surrey and Sussex). In 2021, the awards extended to national and international audiences under the umbrella of the ENT UK Foundation.
Rowena Ryan, a young consultant ENT surgeon at Northwick Park London, was a trainees’ champion and strong advocate for improving training and clinical practice standards. With various hats on in regional (TPD) and national roles (SAC), she provided support and mentorship for basic and higher surgical trainees. She oversaw clinical practice guideline development and national audit projects through CAPAG.
Miss Ryan balanced a busy work and home life schedule. Prematurely in her early 40s, she developed a short illness and died from pancreatic cancer, leaving behind her husband and two young children. In her name, we celebrate ENT training and acknowledge the work, sacrifices and achievements of trainees and trainers.
Rowena Ryan Paper Knife
The Rowena Ryan Paper Knife is awarded to acknowledge academic attainment, such as paper or thesis writing, to recognise a distinction from technical skills. The judges have the discretion to decide on the award recipient each year. It may be awarded to someone who excelled at a presentation, demonstrated exceptional work, or presented innovative ideas. The award recognises a candidate that demonstrates some magic and captures the judges imagination, through an interesting topic, a solution to a problem, or something outside the box