The World Health Summit (WHS) Academic Alliance, in collaboration with the Roma Sapienza Foundation, is awarding a €5,000 prize for the best specialization or doctoral thesis in Health Sciences, with a focus on global health.

The prize is open to early-career researchers who have completed or will complete by 30 January 2026 a PhD or residency training at a WHS Academic Alliance institution. Each member institution may nominate one candidate.

Application deadline: 30 January 2026

To nominate a student or yourself, or for more information, please contact the Alliance focal point at your WHS Academic Alliance member Institution.

The winner will be announced at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin.