Turn an idea into a possibility.

Explore how research can improve healthcare and how medical student research can move forward.

MSRC / 202727–28 January 2027Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hackathon applications are not open yet

Final eligibility, application dates and participation terms will be announced before entries open.

The essentials

Two directions. Your idea.

Translating research into practice

Explore a new idea that connects research with practical healthcare impact.

Advancing medical student research

Explore a new idea that helps medical student research move forward.

Solo or together

Enter independently or as a preformed team of up to five. Cross-university teams are allowed; there is no automatic team matching.

An idea and a pitch

Prepare an English title and a pitch of up to 300 words. New ideas are required. A prototype is encouraged and optional.

From preparation to presentation

  1. Preparation and compulsory orientation

  2. Day-one mentoring

  3. Day-two pitch and judging

The next details are on their way

Final eligibility, membership rules, application deadlines, fees, prizes and terms are to be announced. Hackathon participation and conference registration are separate.