Key Dates: Proposal Submission Deadline – July 5, 2013 Notification of Acceptance – July 29, 2013 Download [paper submission template] Doctorial Consortium Chairs / PHM Society Dr. Nicholas Propes, npropes@globaltechinc.com Dr. Marcos Orchard, marcos.orchard@gmail.com

The Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Society is pleased to invite applications from students currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the fields of diagnostics, prognostics, and condition-based maintenance. The Doctoral Consortium provides an opportunity for graduate students to present their research interests and plans at a formative stage in their research. The students will receive structured guidance from a panel of distinguished researchers as well as comments from conference participants and fellow students in a collegial setting.

The PHM Society Doctoral Consortium will be held as a workshop in New Orleans, LA, on October 14, 2013. To allow sufficient time for discussions, the organizing committee will select up to 10 students. Each selected full-time student will receive a travel subsidy of up to $1,500 US (based on daily meal allowance, receipts for accommodation and transportation). Students are requested to stay at the Conference Hotel , and will be encouraged to room together where feasible in order to save room charge costs. Complimentary conference registration will also be provided. Students presenting at the Doctoral Consortium are also invited to present a poster of their research at the conference, and their two page thesis abstract may appear in conference media at the discretion of the organizers. All students attending the conference are invited to attend the Doctoral Symposium even if they are not presenting their work. The Symposium is an excellent opportunity to connect with other students in the field and to benefit from advice and insights from the expert panel.

In order to participate, you must submit the following documents to the Doctoral Consortium chairs (npropes@globaltechinc.com and marcos.orchard@gmail.com) by July 5, 2013:

1. A two page abstract of your thesis with a concise statement of the problem addressed, the expected contributions, and the proposed plan including the work already performed. Your abstract needs to follow the conference paper submission template in Word or Latex. Links to templates and example abstracts can be found here on the webpage.
2. A CV with educational, employment and other experience. The CV must also clearly indicate the beginning and expected graduation dates and the contact information for your supervisor(s).
3. A one page statement of why this opportunity is important to you and how you will contribute to this event.
4. A brief support letter or email from your supervisor – may be emailed directly to the co-chairs.

Although preference will be given to doctoral students, the committee also invites applications from master’s students. We accept submissions from any topics relevant to the conference. The evaluation will be based on the quality and completeness of the submission package, stage of research (preferably at the early stage of the research so that constructive feedback from the panel can be incorporated into the thesis), and on the perceived research potential of the candidate. Notification of acceptance will be provided by July 29, 2013. Accepted candidates will receive detailed instructions regarding preparation for their presentation at the Doctoral Consortium.

Please note the following:

1. Students who participated in previous Doctoral Consortiums are not eligible to participate again this year.
2. Travel reimbursement and free registration is only available to full-time students. Part-time graduate students who are employed in the industry are welcome to participate, but they will not be eligible for travel reimbursement and free registration.