Names in the programme record: Host-centre research supervisor
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Source does not publish application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
Entry requirements published; check international conditions
Funding
Grant up to EUR 7,500 for travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses during the three-month fellowship
Deadline
Only a historical re-opening date (September 2019) is published; no current deadline
Duration
3 months
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureFoot-and-ankle research fellowship conducted with a selected host centre and an approved research topic
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
≈Partially published
International applicants
The official society pathway is intended for eligible ESSKA–AFAS applicants; confirm current nationality and membership requirements in the active call
?Confirm directly with host
Clinical role
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific. Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
—Not published
Medical registration
ESSKA–AFAS membership is required
✓Published by official source
Language
Fluent English
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-08 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineOnly a historical re-opening date (September 2019) is published; no current deadline
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleThe ESSKA-AFAS page still says applications are closed and would re-open September 2019; no current call appears on the ESSKA fellowships listing.
Certified orthopaedic surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon in training, or registered orthopaedic PhD candidate
Under 40 years old at application
European citizen, including Turkey
ESSKA-AFAS member
Available for the full fellowship
Application documents
Published by official source
Foot-and-ankle study plan of no more than 1,000 words
Curriculum vitae
At least two references
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A three-month ESSKA–AFAS foot-and-ankle research fellowship with two places a year, hosted at Amsterdam, Hospital for Special Surgery or Fortius Clinic, with a grant of up to EUR 7,500. The official page lists eligibility and application documents, but its only call timing is historical, so current availability is unconfirmed.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Research placement at an ESSKA-AFAS surgical centre, access to centre expertise and an approved foot-and-ankle research project
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
⌂
Accommodation is covered within the grant, up to the EUR 7,500 maximum
HOST INSTITUTION
About ESSKA–AFAS host-centre network
ESSKA–AFAS describes a three-month research fellowship established in memory of Pau Golanó, with two fellows annually and placement at a named partner centre according to the approved research proposal.
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