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Research Program 2026
An elite program guiding ambitious applicants from talent identification to published IEEE conference papers and international competition entries — in just 5 months. Supported by global mentorship and rigorous training.
The Six-Phase Journey
A complete 5-month lifecycle from ideation to publication, structured across 20 weeks.
Announcement & Global Recruitment
Gathering world-class IEEE mentors, speakers, and opening international applications.
Filtration & Assessment
Rigorous multi-layer evaluation. Top candidates bypass training and proceed directly to mentorship.
Intensive Multi-Track Training
Hands-on technical development bridging knowledge gaps in AI, Signal Processing, and Biomedical Electronics.
1-on-1 Mentorship
Weekly meetings with IEEE-recognized experts to develop a novel, publication-worthy research question.
Implementation & Labs
Execution via simulation or hardware, supported by institutional lab access and datasets.
Paper Drafting & Publication
Transforming results into IEEE conference papers and submitting to international biomedical challenges.
Training Tracks
Five intensive technology tracks aligned with biomedical engineering frontiers.
AI & Computer Vision
Deep learning, medical image analysis, neural networks for diagnostics and clinical decision support.
Signal Processing
EEG, ECG, EMG analysis, Brain-Computer Interfaces, physiological signal acquisition and feature extraction.
Bioinformatics
Genomics, proteomics, sequence analysis, computational biology for next-gen biomedical research.
Biomedical Modeling
Physiological modeling, biological system simulation, finite element analysis, computational biomedical simulations.
Electronics & Hardware
Biomedical instrumentation, sensor design, embedded systems, wearable devices, medical device prototyping.
Parallel Programs
Two ongoing programs enriching the entire research journey.
Research Program Series
Weekly Online Webinars & Seminars
Weekly sessions with globally recognized speakers & biomedical founders.
- Mandatory for enrolled applicants — open to the public
- Speakers from diverse countries sharing novel tech applications
- Latest in biomedical AI, BCI, bioinformatics, and more
- Live Q&A and networking with international researchers
Research Concepts Workshops
Monthly Skill-Building Sessions
Hands-on technical workshops ensuring publication readiness.
- How to write research papers in LaTeX from scratch
- Choosing impactful research questions in biomedical fields
- Generating and validating scientific results for IEEE papers
- Navigating literature reviews and citation strategies
- Statistical analysis and reproducibility in biomedical research
Global Competitions
Direct pathways for outstanding projects to be recognized on the world stage.
BCI Award
The premier Brain-Computer Interface competition targeting novel methodologies and neurotechnology.
NHID Challenge
Focusing on Novel Human Interface Devices, accessibility, and disability support technologies.
MICCAI
Leading medical image computing conference requiring cutting-edge AI segmentation and clinical CV.
Bioinformatics
International challenges focused on genomics, proteomics, and computational systems biology.
Shape the Future of Biomedical Research
Whether you're an expert researcher or an organization — we need you to make Ri-Sō exceptional.
Become a Mentor
Guide the next generation of biomedical engineers. Share your expertise through 1-on-1 mentorship and help students publish IEEE-quality research.
- 1–2 sessions/week during active mentorship phase
- Co-authorship on resulting publications
- Official IEEE EMBS Mentor recognition & certificate
- Access to speaker series & international researcher network
Community Partner
Partner with IEEE EMBS E-JUST to gain visibility, access a talent pipeline, and contribute to impactful biomedical research in the MENA region.
- Brand visibility across all program materials & events
- Access to curated top-tier biomedical engineering talent
- Sponsored research tracks aligned with your interests
- Co-branding on IEEE EMBS publications & social media