Call for Applications – Doctoral Excellence Award

Organized by: Semmelweis University Circle of Friends

The Semmelweis University Circle of Friends announces a call for applications to showcase scientific work conducted within the framework of the Semmelweis University Doctoral School. The award is open to PhD students or pre-doctoral researchers under the age of 35.

Topic of the Application

Applicants may submit:

  • – A published (or officially accepted) scientific paper where they are first author
  • – A book or book chapter dealing with a theoretical or clinical topic

Eligibility

PhD students or pre-doctoral researchers under 35 years of age

Award

The top two applicants will receive a certificate and a cash prize of 200,000 HUF each

Important Deadlines

  • – Application deadline: October 5, 2025
  • (Submit via email to: phd.palyazatok@semmelweis.hu. Please include the name of the applicant and the title of the award in the subject line.)
  • – Evaluation deadline: October 14, 2025
  • – Notification of results: October 15, 2025

Application Form

Doctoral Excellence Award 2025 Application Form

Evaluation

Applications will be reviewed by experts appointed by the Circle of Friends and the Doctoral Council.

Signed in Budapest, September 25, 2023

Dr. László Rosivall
Professor Emeritus, President of the Circle of Friends

Dr. Zoltán Benyó
University Professor, President of the Doctoral Council