EHMC 2026 Pre-conference session: PhD Lab
June 8 - June 9
PhD Lab – Developing your research proposal and publishing strategy
The PhD Lab is an intensive, interactive workshop designed for doctoral students who wish to strengthen their research design and publication strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to present and discuss their PhD proposals in a constructive, peer-supported environment and receive feedback from both fellow doctoral candidates and senior faculty members.
Combining peer feedback, faculty mentoring, and dialogue with healthcare management practitioners, the Lab provides a unique opportunity to bridge academic research and real-world practice.
The Lab aims to:
- Provide an arena for peer learning and network building.
- Foster critical discussion and methodological refinement of PhD projects.
- Offer individualised feedback from academic mentors and faculty.
- Raise strategic awareness about the publication process, from journal selection to reviewer engagement.
Target group
Doctoral students (any year) working on topics related to health management, human resources, public policy, or health systems.
Expected outcomes
By the end of the PhD Lab, participants will:
- Have refined their research design and theoretical framing.
- Have received actionable feedback from peers and senior scholars.
- Understand the publication process in top-tier academic journals.
- Have built an international network of doctoral peers and mentors.
- Have built connections with faculty mentors, peers, and healthcare organisations.
Fees
- The fee for participating in the PhD Lab is €395 (+VAT).
- A combined package – including the PhD Lab and a ticket to the European Health Management Conference 2026 – is available for €645 (+VAT).
Registration
Applicants are required to submit a brief motivation letter (maximum 1 page) and a short PhD proposal (maximum 5 pages).
Please note that participation is limited to 20 PhD students.
Interested candidates can apply here by 27 February 2026 at 17.00 CET.
The outcome of the selection process will be communicated by 13 March 2026.
Accepted applicants are asked to complete their registration – including payment of the corresponding fee – by 27 March 2026 at 17.00 CET. Any request for an extension to this timeline must be submitted and agreed upon in writing at conference@ehma.org
Registration fees are non-refundable. No-shows will not receive a refund. Refund requests related to serious illness, accident, or family bereavement may be considered upon submission of appropriate supporting documentation.
Apply here.