As part of the Joint Events: Digital Health and Smart Healthcare, the CAFRAD, the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), and the Moroccan Society for Digital Health (SMSD) are launching a Call for Participation for the International Competition for the Best PhD Thesis in Digital Health – 2026 Edition.
This award aims to recognize the most innovative doctoral research in the field of digital health and to promote academic excellence, applied research, and societal impact in a rapidly transforming sector.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Thesis defended between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025
- Conducted at a Moroccan or international university
- Topic directly related to digital health
- Language: French or English
Submission:
Applications must be submitted by October 30, 2025 at:
The application must include:
- Full thesis (PDF format)
- Extended abstract (2 to 4 pages)
- Motivation letter
- Defense certificate or a copy of the PhD diploma
- Scientific publications derived from the thesis (optional)
- Presentation video
Relevant Scientific Fields:
- Artificial intelligence applied to health
- Medical IoT and connected health devices
- Telemedicine and remote monitoring
- Medical robotics
- Big data and clinical data analytics
- Genomics, bioinformatics, and personalized medicine
- Immersive technologies (augmented reality, virtual reality)
- Mobile health and solutions for remote areas
- Digital health public policies
- Digital health education and training
- Cybersecurity applied to health systems
Award and Recognition:
- Financial prize for the winner
- Official oral presentation during the Joint Events: Digital Health and Smart Healthcare
- Video broadcast on partner platforms
- International visibility
- Opportunities for publication and professional networking
Evaluation:
Applications will be reviewed by an international scientific committee composed of academics, medical professionals, researchers in health technologies, and institutional representatives from the organizing partners.