Preparing Your ASPIRE Application: Don’t Miss the First Deadline

ASPIRE award winners

Everything you need to know to apply for an ASPIRE Award

Upcoming deadlines

The application window for the 2026 ASPIRE Awards is currently open however, payment must be received before application submission and the deadline to submit your payment is this Friday 13 February and the final deadline to submit an application is Saturday 28 February.

The awards

The ASPIRE Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate excellence in health professions education, going beyond traditional accreditation to highlight best practice and promote innovation across the sector.

Applications are open to Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Schools worldwide, inviting institutions to put forward their greatest achievements. Submissions are assessed against rigorous criteria of excellence developed by an expert group of international leaders in their field.

Award categories

There are the nine award categories:

  • Assessment of Students Award
  • Curriculum Development Award
  • Faculty Development Award
  • Innovative and Inspirational Approaches to Health Professions Education Award
  • International Collaboration in Health Professions Education Award
  • Simulation Award
  • Social Accountability Award
  • Student Engagement Award
  • Technology Enhanced Learning Award

How to apply

To apply, institutions will be required to submit documentary evidence demonstrating how they meet the award criteria. Schools may apply for a maximum of three awards in the same year.

Don't miss out

If your institution is driving innovation and excellence in health professions education, now is the time to share your work and apply for an ASPIRE Award.

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