As part of the Joint Events: Digital Health and Smart Healthcare, the International Faculty of Medicine of Rabat, in partnership with CAFRAD, the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT), and the Moroccan Society for Digital Health (SMSD), is 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.