About the Semmelweis PhD Scientific Days

Presidential Greeting

Dear PhD Students,

On behalf of the Doctoral Council of the Semmelweis University I cordially invite you to the PhD Scientific Days 2026. Our University organizes this conference every year, where the students can report their research achievements and practice their presentation and discussion skills.

The PhD Scientific Days are also a great opportunity to initiate scientific collaborations or even friendships between young researchers representing the next generation of the scientific community. You are welcome to disseminate this invitation to PhD students of other universities.

The conference also offers the opportunity for the EKÖP and EKÖP-KDP Excellency Scholarship holders to give the compulsory conference presentation for a larger audience.

I hope that many of you will accept this invitation and I am looking forward to seeing you in June 2026!

Prof. Dr. Zoltán Benyó
Head of the Doctoral Council
Semmelweis University

Mission and scientific excellence

The Semmelweis PhD Scientific Days is the University’s premier annual forum, co-organized by the Doctoral College, the Doctoral Office, and the Doctorandus Students’ Union.

Beyond showcasing doctoral research, the event focuses on enhancing presentation techniques and speaker skills, serving as a vital training ground for international conferences.

With approximately 40 sections covering the full spectrum of medical and health sciences, the event offers a truly multidisciplinary review of the diverse scientific workshops active at the university.

PhD Scientific Days 2026:

Date: 16-18 June 2026

Abstract submission deadline: 16 April 2026
Registration deadline: 10 June 2026

Venue: Semmelweis University – Basic Medical Science Center (EOK)
37-47 Tűzoltó Street, 1094 Budapest, Hungary

Tradition and event structure

This prestigious two-day conference typically takes place in July, following the academic term, and is hosted at the Basic Medical Science Center (EOK). The event is characterized by high levels of interest, featuring a vast number of oral and poster presentations. Each performance is evaluated by professional committees delegated from the divisions of the Doctoral College, with the highest-ranking presenters receiving official certificates and awards for their scientific excellence.

Participation and scholarship requirements

The conference is an essential opportunity for students to build professional networks and gain insight into their peers’ work. It also provides a formal platform for recipients of EKÖP, EKÖP-KDP, and SE250+ scholarships to fulfill their mandatory reporting obligations regarding their research progress. All accepted contributions are eventually published in an online abstract book, preserving the scientific achievements of the doctoral community.