What are honorary titles?
An honorary title is one of the ways in which Queen Mary University acknowledges the relationships with people who are distinguishing themselves either in their own academic institutions or else in fields of activity where QMUL would benefit from association.
Applicants are nominated by a staff member within the Faculty and reviewed and approved by the Faculty. Titles are granted (and renewed) through a nomination and review process through your home academic department and can last for up to 5 years. Honorary Title holders are not considered College employees and do not receive any form of compensation or employment perks.
Honorary Titles holders will be automatically enrolled to the FMD Academy of Clinical Educators and have access to CPD courses, events, and trainings at the Faculty.
Who is eligible?
Clinical educators who have are involved in the teaching of Queen Mary University students in a substantive way are eligible for an honorary title.
Queen Mary may also confer the title of Professor or Reader on a consultant in the NHS who
- Is not directly employed by Queen Mary but who:
- is in full-time practice as a consultant or has equivalent status in the NHS;
- is undertaking for Queen Mary, as a regular commitment, a substantial amount of
- teaching for degrees, diplomas and/or certificates of the University;
- is substantially involved in research and has access to adequate facilities and staff to
- has status, rights and privileges in Queen Mary equivalent to academic members of staff
Appointment Levels
How to apply
The application form and guidelines can be found here.
Applications should be made by a member of QMUL staff who will sponsor the application and be the point of contact for any queries, and not by the individual for whom the title is requested, nor in SMD by an NHS Trust. The Proposer is responsible for ensuring the application form is fully completed with an up to date CV attached and signed by all the relevant.
All completed applications should be sent to Sharon Otter at s
Applicants seeking Reader and Professor level appointments should refer to the section on Honorary Reader and Honorary Professor Applications in the Honorary Titles Handbook below for further details on the application process.
