Welcome to the MPS Foundation research competitions.

Here you’ll find information about our national and international competitions, designed to support research that improves patient safety, reduce risk and enhance the wellbeing of healthcare professionals and teams.

We recognise that students and newly qualified dentists, doctors and healthcare professionals will shape the future of care. Research and continuous improvement are central to that future. Through our competitions, we aim to support early engagement with research, helping participants develop their ideas, build confidence, and contribute to safer practice.

CURRENT COMPETITIONS

 
The MPS Foundation Research Competition for dental students in South Africa and Namibia

Win up to R15,000, get published, and build your research profile early in your career.

Applications now open.

The deadline for submission is 30 September 2026


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The Dental Protection Research Competition for UK Foundation Dentists

£10,00 prizes to be won. Applications now open.

The deadline for submission is 31 July 2026.

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The MPS Foundation Ireland Medical and Dental Research Competition

€6,000 prizes to be won.  The competition is currently closed for entries.

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