An excellent opportunity for emerging researchers in biomedical and health informatics to bring their master’s research to an international scientific audience.

The Methods of Information in Medicine Student Paper Award 2026, led by Editor-in-Chief Prof. Sabine Koch, invites selected master’s students nominated by their universities to submit original research based on a master thesis or research-oriented capstone project.

Eligible work may address any area of biomedical and health informatics, presenting new methods or innovative applications of existing methods with the aim of improving health. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches are welcome.

Why participate?

🔹 Opportunity to publish outstanding work in an international biomedical informatics journal

🔹 Guidance and experience in the scientific publishing process

🔹 International recognition for high-quality student research

🔹 €500 prize for the winner

🔹 One-year subscription to Methods of Information in Medicine

📅 Submission deadline: 31 October 2026

Submissions must represent original research, be no longer than 7,500 words, and the work must have been completed within one year prior to submission. Candidates must be nominated by their university, supervisor or programme director.

🎓 A great opportunity for the next generation of health informatics researchers to unlock their research potential and contribute to the advancement of our field.

🔗 Submit your manuscript: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/methods

Author guidelines:
🔗 https://connect.thieme.com/en/journals/methods-of-information-in-medicine/author-guidelines