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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

Necessary documents:

Submit your publication to the Amsterdam UMC Doctoral School 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!

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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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