VPH Best Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine 2026

The VPH Best Thesis Award in In Silico Medicine 2026 recognizes exceptional PhD thesis 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 2025.

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 2026:

• 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:
• • 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://vph-society.org/login/).

Send all documents to: admin@vph-society.org. Please name your files: lastname_firstinitial_documentname.pdf.

Eligibility:

You must be a VPH member in good standing.

If you’re not a member yet, we invite you to apply now. You can find more information on our membership plan here.

If you already have a VPH membership, please make sure you’ve renewed your subscription for 2026. Read our FAQ for any clarifications you might need, or contact us.

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 admin@vph-society.org.