The 9th European Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Society invites doctoral candidates conducting research in anomaly detection, diagnostics, prognostics, and predictive maintenance to apply for participation in the Doctoral Symposium (DS).
The DS is intended for PhD students at a formative stage of their doctoral research and provides a supportive and intellectually rigorous forum to present research objectives, methodology, and early results. Selected participants will have the opportunity to discuss their work with a panel of experienced and internationally recognized PHM researchers, receiving structured and constructive feedback aimed at strengthening both the scientific content and the research trajectory of their thesis. In addition, the symposium fosters exchange with fellow doctoral students and engagement with the wider PHM research community in a collegial environment.
Participation in the Doctoral Symposium is supported through a competitive DS Award. Selected candidates will receive a full waiver of the conference registration fee, together with partial travel support, the details of which will be communicated directly to the selected participants. All selected students will also be required to present their work during the conference poster session, and their abstracts will be included in the official conference proceedings, ensuring visibility within the PHM community.
Eligibility and selection
Applications are open to PhD students whose research topics are clearly related to PHM. Preference will be given to candidates in the early stages of their doctoral studies, typically with at least two years remaining before completion. To ensure a high-quality and interactive symposium, selection will be based on the scientific merit of the proposal, its relevance to PHM, and the clarity and feasibility of the proposed research plan. In line with the Doctoral Symposium’s objectives, diversity of institutions will also be considered during the selection process.
Application Submission Process
Doctoral candidates are invited to submit the following materials by email to m.a.mitici@uu.nl and thi-phuong-khanh.nguyen@uttop.fr.
1. Three-Page Blind Abstract
Your abstract (PHM-related) should include:
- Statement of the problem
- Expected contributions
- Research plan, including preliminary work/results
Requirements:
- Must follow the PHM Society template
2. Curriculum Vitae
Include educational background, relevant experience, supervisor contact information, start date, and expected PhD completion date.
3. Supervisor Recommendation Letter
May be sent separately, directly to the symposium chairs.
Key dates
- Application submission deadline: 29 March 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 19 April 2026
- Doctoral Symposium date: 7 July, 2026 (the Doctoral Symposium will take place before the main conference sessions).
Organizers
Dr. Mihaela Mitici (m.a.mitici@uu.nl) and Prof. Khanh T. P. Nguyen (thi-phuong-khanh.nguyen@uttop.fr)
Selection & Participation
- 7–8 students will be selected (maximum 2 per institution)
- Selected students receive a waived conference registration fee
- Preference is given to students with at least two years remaining in their PhD program
- All selected students will present a poster during the conference
- Abstracts of selected students will be published in the conference proceedings.