VPH Best Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine 2026
Are you a PhD graduate passionate about in silico medicine? Have you made groundbreaking contributions to the field during your PhD? Here's your chance to shine!
The VPH Best Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine 2026 recognizes exceptional PhD theses that demonstrate innovation, advanced methodologies, and impactful research in in silico medicine.
This prestigious award is open to all VPH members who have defended their thesis between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2024.
Why apply?
- €1000 prize to the winner
- An exclusive invitation to present your work at the VPH2026 conference
- Recognition from both academia and industry, as the award committee is composed of esteemed experts from both fields
What we are looking for:
Your thesis will be evaluated based on:
- Capacity to address a knowledge gap or solve a pressing scientific question
- Methodological innovation in your research approach
- High-impact research outputs
- International integration and collaboration
How to apply:
Submit the following documents by 28th February 2025:
- A 4-page CV highlighting your key achievements.
- A complete publication list (journal articles, conference proceedings, etc.).
- A recommendation letter from your PhD supervisor explaining why you’re a strong candidate.
- A 2-page research summary, outlining:
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- The scientific question your PhD addressed.
- The technologies you used or developed.
- Your most significant research results.
- The novelty and impact of your work.
- Next steps for future research.
- A copy of your PhD diploma or certificate (PDF format).
- A PDF version of your final PhD thesis (max 10MB).
- Proof of VPH membership (Your personal membership code can be found by logging in to your personal area here: https://www.vph-institute.org/login.html).
Send all documents to: manager@vph-institute.org. Please name your files: lastname_firstinitial_documentname.pdf.
Eligibility:
You must be a current VPH member. If you’re not a member yet, you can register for free if you’re affiliated with an ordinary or supporting member institution, or you can apply for a personal membership for 2025.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain international recognition for your hard work and contribution to the field of in silico medicine!
Deadline for submissions: 28 February 2026, 23:59 CET
For any questions or further details, reach out to manager@vph-institute.org.