CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
For PhD Students – Financial Support for Participation in the Photon-Counting CT Academy – Autumn Intensive Doctoral Course
The Doctoral School of Semmelweis University, in cooperation with the Medical Imaging Centre, invites applications from PhD students of Semmelweis University who have active student status, are currently working as medical residents, and are conducting doctoral research related to photon-counting CT technology, for fully funded participation in the Photon-Counting CT Academy – Autumn Intensive Doctoral Course, an international scientific training programme to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from 4 to 7 November 2026.
Aim of the Call
The aim of this call is to provide PhD students conducting doctoral research related to photon-counting CT (PCCT) technology with an opportunity to deepen their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, engage in international scientific exchange, and integrate the knowledge and expertise gained into their doctoral research and dissertations.
The international course includes lectures, interactive case discussions, hands-on training sessions, and live CT scanning demonstrations.
Form of Support
With the support of the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University, six PhD students will be granted free participation in the international course, which normally carries a registration fee of EUR 1,500 per participant.
The financial support covers the registration fee for participation in the full scientific programme of the course.
The Photon-Counting CT Academy has been accredited by the EACCME® for 24 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). The award of credits is subject to the successful fulfilment of the applicable accreditation requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to PhD students who meet all of the following criteria:
- Hold active PhD student status at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University at the time of application;
- Are currently working as medical residents;
- Conduct doctoral research related to medical imaging;
- Commit to attending the full scientific programme of the course.
Required Application Documents
Applications must be submitted electronically to szvak.eniko@semmelweis.hu, accompanied by the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- A motivation letter of no more than one page, briefly explaining how photon-counting CT technology relates to the applicant’s doctoral research and how the knowledge and skills acquired during the course could be incorporated into their PhD research and doctoral dissertation.
Evaluation and Selection Process
Applications will be evaluated and ranked based on academic and scientific merit, with particular emphasis on the relevance of the applicant’s doctoral research to the scientific programme of the course and the potential application of the knowledge and skills acquired to their ongoing research.
Based on this evaluation, the six highest-ranked applicants will be awarded fully funded participation in the course.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: 21 October 2026
- Evaluation of applications and notification of applicants: Expected by 28 October 2026
- Course dates: 4–7 November 2026
Further Information
The detailed scientific programme and further information about the course are available at:
https://semmelweis.hu/short-courses/all-courses/photon-counting-ct-academy/
For further information regarding the application process, please contact Enikő Szvák, Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, at szvak.eniko@semmelweis.hu.