Purpose: The WCHST Young Scientist Award recognizes an emerging researcher who has demonstrated scientific excellence, originality, meaningful research contributions, and strong potential for future leadership in health sciences and technology.

Eligibility

• Below 35 years of age as of 7 October 2026
• Registered for WCHST 2026
• Significant research contribution relevant to one or more WCHST themes
• May be from universities, research institutes, hospitals, government organizations, industry, or other recognized institutions
• Preferably the first author and/or presenting author of the research submitted to WCHST
• Must be available to attend the award ceremony if shortlisted/selected

Selection Criteria

Purpose: To recognize the best scientific oral presentation based on scientific quality, originality, clarity, relevance, and effective communication.

Award structure — under each WCHST congress theme:

First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

Eligibility

• Registered for WCHST 2026
• Abstract accepted for oral presentation
• Presenter must personally deliver the presentation
• Presentation must be made within the allotted time
• Research must correspond to the assigned WCHST theme

Selection Criteria

No separate application form is required for this category — eligibility is assessed from your accepted oral abstract submission.

Purpose: To recognize the most outstanding scientific poster based on scientific merit, originality, visual communication, and the presenter's ability to explain and defend the research.

Award structure — under each WCHST congress theme:

First Prize Second Prize Third Prize

Eligibility

• Registered for WCHST 2026
• Abstract accepted for poster presentation
• Presenter must be present during the designated poster evaluation session
• Poster must comply with WCHST poster specifications
• Research must correspond to the assigned congress theme

Selection Criteria

No separate application form is required for this category — eligibility is assessed from your accepted poster abstract submission.

Purpose: The WCHST Innovation Showcase Award recognizes an innovative research concept, technology, methodology, prototype, digital solution, healthcare intervention, or translational innovation that addresses an important health or societal challenge.

Eligibility

• Must be registered for WCHST 2026 — via oral presentation, poster presentation, or attendee/delegate registration
• An oral or poster presentation is not required to apply for this award

Submission Requirement

A detailed report of 2–3 A4 pages, submitted as a single PDF file through the application form.

Selection Criteria

Purpose: The WCHST Industry Excellence Award recognizes an industry or organization demonstrating outstanding contribution to health sciences, technology, innovation, research collaboration, and/or societal impact. This award recognizes the organization, rather than an individual product.

Eligibility

The organization must be either:

• Registered for WCHST 2026, or
• A sponsor/contributor supporting the WCHST 2026 fund

Submission Requirement

A detailed 2–3 page report, submitted as a single PDF file through the application form.

Selection Criteria

Purpose: The WCHST Product Innovation Award recognizes an outstanding developed product or prototype demonstrating novelty, technical merit, usability, and potential for commercialization or healthcare impact.

Eligibility

The applicant must be registered for WCHST 2026 through:

• Oral presentation
• Poster presentation
• Attendee/delegate registration
• A sponsor/contributor supporting the WCHST 2026 fund

The product may be developed by an individual, student, researcher, start-up, academic institution, company, or collaborative team.

Submission Requirement

A 2–3 page detailed Product Innovation Report, submitted as a single PDF file.

Selection Criteria