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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 exposureClinical observation, translational-science exchange, joint-preservation and cartilage-regeneration workshops, host-facility visits, scientific symposia and participation in the 19th ICRS World Congress
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
Destination2 countries · choose one centre
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 an observational educational tour. The call does not confer independent patient-care rights or replace registration and host-centre permission.
✓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 in the current call; selected fellows should confirm them with ICRS and each host.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY76% of core application fields verifiedChecked 23 Sep 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-03-23
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AVAILABLE LOCATIONS
Choose an AO fellowship host centre
This is one application pathway, not 2 repeated fellowship cards. Select a hospital or university centre below; timing, clinical participation, fees and acceptance depend on the host.
Centre names and hosts are taken from the cited official network and host profiles. Availability can change; submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or a particular clinical role.
APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineClosed 15 September 2026 at 12:00 CEST
Commencing date19 April 2027; the detailed itinerary remains 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 contactICRS Fellowship, Scholarship & Research Grant Committee
ICRS membership in good standing, paid for 2026 by the application deadline
Orthopaedic surgeon, senior or chief resident, fellow or young clinical scientist aged 40 or younger
Dedicated interest in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation
No previous ICRS-related international fellowship
Fluent English
Application documents
Single PDF containing a motivation letter with career goals, maximum 2 pages
Brief curriculum vitae, maximum 2 pages, including date of birth, affiliations, degrees, awards and research interests
Publication list on cartilage treatment and joint preservation from 2021 onward
Supporting letter from the head of department
Passport copy
Graduation or specialist-certification copy
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A 2027 travelling fellowship in cartilage care and joint preservation. Transport and accommodation are covered; the detailed host itinerary remains provisional.
Intended for: Orthopaedic surgeons, senior or chief residents, fellows and young clinical scientists aged 40 or younger with a dedicated cartilage-regeneration and joint-preservation interest
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
International clinical and research networking, direct exchange with host physicians and joint activities with the ON / ICRS Translational Orthoregeneration Research Fellows
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation during the fellowship itinerary is covered by ICRS; the current call does not publish room or booking details.
HOST INSTITUTION
About International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society / international host centres
Use the official host or programme link to review the hospital, training sites and facilities.
ISAKOS / international sports-orthopaedic host centres
Rotating region linked to the next ISAKOS Congress · Approximately 2 weeks before the biennial ISAKOS Congress; the 2027 itinerary is 15–29 MayView program profile →
