Doctoral school

The Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School presents annual awards for the three most outstanding Amsterdam UMC (UvA or VU) PhD candidates' publications. The winners receive their awards during the Science & Awards Day (7 March 2025):

• 1st prize: 500 Eur
• 2nd and 3rd prize: 250 Eur

First check if you fulfill the requirements and if so, send in your publication as from 1 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 (23.59):

• The PhD Publication Award is given to the first author of an original scientific research publication

• The publication has been, or will be published between 1 Januari and 31 December 2024
• The publication will be included in the PhD thesis of the candidate, a thesis to be defended at the University of Amsterdam or VU University Amsterdam
• The first author of the publication must be registered as an Amsterdam UMC PhD candidate at the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School

Submit your publication to the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School no later than Friday 10 January 2025 as a .pdf file and how and when it appears on the journal website

Note: After sending in your submission, you will receive a confirmation of receipt from the Doctoral School within two weeks. If not, please contact us!

Selection

• A jury of experienced Amsterdam UMC scientists will evaluate the submissions and look for quality and originality of the project

• No later than 20 February 2025, 3 shortlisted candidates will receive a request by e-mail from the Amsterdam Doctoral School to prepare a short pitch (3 minutes) on their research article, which they will be giving during the Science & Awards Day on 7 March 2025
• During the pitch, the dedication and independence of the researcher will be evaluated by the jury. This will help determine the order of the winners

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