Faculty / program leadership: Programme leadership and host institutions are being finalised
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DECISION SUMMARY
Key facts at a glance
Eligibility
International route mentioned
Funding
Not published
Deadline
Closed 15 September 2026 at 12:00 CEST
Duration
19 April–3 May 2027 (TBC)
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureTranslational orthoregeneration research at international laboratories, joint workshops with the ICRS clinical travelling fellows, host-institution exchange and presentation at the 19th ICRS World Congress
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 call does not specify nationality or residence rules; confirm applicant-country eligibility with the organiser.
?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.
≈Partially published
Medical registration
This is a research fellowship and the call does not publish independent clinical duties or a medical-registration pathway.
✓Published by official source
Language
Fluent English is required; no formal test score is published.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa support and immigration arrangements are not published; selected fellows should confirm them after the host itinerary is finalised.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY72% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-22
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineClosed 15 September 2026 at 12:00 CEST
Commencing date19 April 2027; host institutions and detailed itinerary remain provisional
Application route / cycleThe official ICRS page now marks the 2027 call closed. Applicants are due to be notified at the end of October 2026; the fellowship is provisionally scheduled for 19 April–3 May 2027.
Official contactON Foundation and ICRS expert selection panel
Dedicated research interest and strong publication record in cartilage repair, regeneration and joint preservation
ICRS membership in good standing, paid for 2026 by the deadline
No previous ICRS or ON fellowship
Fluent English
Application documents
Single PDF containing a motivation letter with career goal, maximum 2 pages
Brief curriculum vitae, maximum 2 pages, including date of birth, affiliations, degrees, awards and research interests
Publication list on cartilage regeneration and joint preservation from 2021 onward
Reference letter from the head of department
Passport copy
Graduation or specialist-certification copy
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 2027 research tour in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation. Transport and accommodation are covered; host institutions and programme leadership remain provisional.
Intended for: Researchers or clinicians aged 40 or younger with a completed PhD or MD and a strong publication record in cartilage repair, regeneration and joint preservation
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Access to international cartilage-regeneration and joint-preservation laboratories, expert networking, shared clinical-research workshops and World Congress participation
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation during the fellowship itinerary is covered by the ON Foundation; the current call does not publish room or booking details.
HOST INSTITUTION
About ON Foundation / International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society
Use the official host or programme link to review the hospital, training sites and facilities.
