Scholarship Details
The 2026 Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition is a global student innovation challenge organised by the Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design at . The competition is open to student-led teams from all countries and all academic disciplines who have developed a health-related solution addressing real-world healthcare challenges.
The goal of the competition is to recognise and reward designs that demonstrate a clear understanding of user needs, strong problem-solving skills, and practical impact. Submissions are reviewed across defined tracks, and shortlisted teams are invited to present their work during a live final event in April 2026.
Benefits
Selected teams and winners will receive the following benefits:
- Cash prizes awarded across three competition tracks
- Global recognition from a top-ranked U.S. institution
- Exposure to healthcare innovators and industry experts
- Opportunity to present solutions live during the final event
- Portfolio and CV enhancement for careers in health, tech, and innovation
Prize Breakdown (per track):
- 1st Prize: $5,000
- 2nd Prize: $3,000
- 3rd Prize: $1,000
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a student-led team (current students at the time of submission)
- Open to all nationalities and all academic fields
- Teams must have designed a health-related solution
- Solutions can be conceptual, digital, or applied, provided they address a real healthcare need
- Interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged
There are no restrictions based on country, institution, or discipline.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- Two-page design submission describing the healthcare solution
- Explanation of the problem addressed and target users
- Description of the design approach and innovation
- Outline of real-world applicability and impact
- Team information and student status
All submissions must follow the official competition guidelines provided by the organisers.
Deadline
- Submission Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Finalists Announced: March 16, 2026
- Live Competition & Awards: April 11, 2026 (10:00am – 2:00pm EST)
Late submissions will not be considered.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Prepare a clear two-page submission outlining your healthcare design solution.
- Visit the official competition website and review submission guidelines.
- Upload your submission before February 1, 2026.
- Wait for notification if shortlisted as a finalist.
- Finalist teams will present live during the April 2026 competition event.
All application instructions and updates are provided directly by the competition organisers.
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FAQs
Is this competition fully funded?
There is no participation fee. Winners receive cash prizes, but travel or accommodation support is not specified.
Who can apply?
Any student-led team from any country and academic background with a healthcare-related solution.
What type of solutions are accepted?
Solutions may focus on advanced health systems, global or humanitarian health design, or healthcare apps and digital health.
How many pages is the submission?
Each team must submit a two-page design document.
When is the final event?
The live competition and awards will take place on April 11, 2026.
This competition is ideal for students interested in healthcare innovation, biomedical engineering, global health, and digital health, offering both financial rewards and international recognition.
