Entry requirements published; international route unconfirmed
Funding
SAANVI provides a stipend for local expenses; SICOT covers eligible international travel and accommodation up to EUR 2,500, or domestic accommodation up to EUR 1,000
Deadline
26 October 2026 — advertised SICOT deadline; application portal status conflicts with the public call.
Duration
3 months for international fellows; 12 months for domestic fellows
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureFull-time adult hip-and-knee clinical research with literature review, data management, project delivery, conference presentation and manuscript preparation under consultant supervision
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
—Not published
International applicants
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
?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
Registration and licensing requirements are not published by the cited source.
✓Published by official source
Language
Proof of English level is required; the programme does not publish a minimum test score.
—Not published
Visa or work authorisation
Visa sponsorship and work-authorisation information are not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY79% of core application fields verifiedChecked 2026-10-14 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-12
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline26 October 2026 — advertised SICOT deadline; application portal status conflicts with the public call.
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleSICOT's current directory advertises SAANVI Orthopaedics/SICOT as open with a 26 October 2026 deadline. Its application-form selector still marks this fellowship closed. Confirm submission availability with SICOT before preparing or submitting an application. The advertised date is from the SICOT directory; the individual programme page's deadline line is blank. Only one SICOT fellowship application per fellow per year is permitted.
Official contactVijay D. Shetty, Fellowship Coordinator
SICOT membership dues paid for the application year and preceding year
Age 45 or under at fellowship commencement
At least three years of specialised orthopaedic training
Health insurance and a recent medical check-up
Application documents
Published by official source
Passport or birth-certificate copy
Current CV including logbook, academic record, professional experience and fields of interest
Two recommendation letters, including one from the current Head of Department dated within six months
Proof of English level
Motivation letter
Recent medical check-up and vaccination record
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
A funded adult hip-and-knee research fellowship in Mumbai, with a three-month international track and a twelve-month domestic track. SICOT advertises an October 2026 deadline, but the application selector still labels this fellowship closed; confirm availability with SICOT.
Intended for: SICOT members aged 45 or under with at least three years of specialised orthopaedic training
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Structured project targets, consultant supervision and opportunities to present research at national and international meetings.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Eligible accommodation costs are covered within the SICOT ceiling published for the fellow's category; applicants should confirm booking arrangements and reimbursement rules before travel.
HOST INSTITUTION
About SAANVI Orthopaedics
SAANVI Orthopaedics is a Mumbai unit focused on adult hip and knee surgery and clinical research. The fellowship is organised jointly with SICOT and combines defined research deliverables with a funded support package.
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