Open Call for MICCAI SIG for Challenges Board Member

Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Apply by July 12, 2026

The MICCAI Special Interest Group (SIG) for Challenges is searching for a new Board member!

The current gold standard for fair performance evaluation in the field of (bio)medical image analysis are international competitions (‘challenges’) enabling algorithmic benchmarking in a controlled environment while simulating real-world conditions. The mission of the SIG on Biomedical Image Analysis Challenges is to unite different societies and scientific communities to establish best practices and raise the level of quality in image analysis validation, with a special focus on biomedical image analysis challenges.

More information about the the SIG's activities can be found on the SIG for Challenges website.

Who we are looking for:

A member of the MICCAI Society (hard requirement) with:

• experience in biomedical image analysis challenges, and
• a strong interest in benchmarking and validation methodologies.

Additional desirable qualifications include:

• experience in organizing biomedical image analysis challenges,
• experience in reviewing biomedical image analysis challenges,
• scientific contributions to benchmarking and validation research
• active involvement in the MICCAI challenge community.

What to submit:

• A brief letter of motivation (1 page) outlining your interest and experience
• Your CV

By joining the SIG for Challenges, you will have the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of biomedical image analysis challenges and benchmarking practices both within MICCAI and beyond.

We look forward to receiving applications by July 12, 2026 to this email address.

We are committed to building a globally representative board and strongly encourage qualified candidates from so far underrepresented regions, particularly those based at institutions in Asia, South America, Africa, and Oceania.