The RSA William Littlejohn Award for Excellence and Innovation in Water-based Media, funded by The William Littlejohn Bequest and administered by the Royal Scottish Academy, consists of:

A monetary award (£2000) to research, develop and produce a new body of work in a water-based medium
An exhibition of selected completed work at the Royal Scottish Academy at a future date
Acquisition of work into the Royal Scottish Academy's Collection, a Recognised Collection of National Significance.