Schedule & Prizes
Five clear dates from submission to the Hybrid Final, $280 USD in cash prizes plus plaques, and written specialist feedback for every team.
2026–2027 Key Dates
Competition Schedule
All deadlines strictly enforced in Thailand Time (ICT / UTC+7)
Proposal Submission Period
Open NowSubmit 2-page PDF proposal via the Official Online Portal (Google Forms).
Peer Review & Expert Evaluation
Independent evaluation by two specialist faculty reviewers per proposal matched by academic discipline and research methodology.
Top 10 Finalist Announcement
Official announcement of the 10 Finalist teams (plus reserve list) and release of the detailed Oral Presentation Scoring Rubric.
Due by 23:59 ICT (5 days after announcement)
Proof of Enrollment & Attendance Confirmation
Shortlisted Top 10 teams must upload proof of active medical student enrollment (Student ID or official faculty verification letter) and confirm attendance mode.
08:30 – 17:00 ICT (UTC+7 / Thailand Time)
Final Round: Hybrid Oral Presentation
Hybrid PresentationLive Oral Defense: On-site at Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University for domestic teams studying in Thailand; Zoom Live for international teams studying outside Thailand.
Honors • Cash Prizes • Academic Recognition
Awards & Guaranteed Specialist Feedback
Stage 1 preliminary scores do not carry over. Final award rankings are decided 100% independently by the Oral Defense judging panel on 31 January 2027.
Championship Award
Official CMU Championship Plaque and Certificate of Excellence for every team member.
First Runner-Up
Official CMU Runner-Up Plaque and Certificate of Excellence for every team member.
Second Runner-Up
Official CMU Runner-Up Plaque and Certificate of Excellence for every team member.
Popular Vote Award
Commemorative Popular Vote Plaque and Certificate of Recognition, voted live by final round attendees.
Official Finalist Certificate of Participation & Full Evaluation Report
Shortlisted teams receive formal finalist certification, live oral defense Q&A feedback from the specialist faculty judging panel, and full access to both English scientific symposia.
Official Evaluation Summary Report
Every submitting team, whether shortlisted or not, receives a comprehensive 100-point domain breakdown plus written commentary from two matched faculty specialists covering study strengths, methodological limitations, and next-step recommendations.
