Trip designed by the awardee; must be completed within 18 months of the award
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureSelf-designed travelling fellowship to sports-surgery centres of excellence across the globe; awardees present their visit at the next BOSTAA conference. Sponsored by Arthrex.
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
Can an international surgeon apply?
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International applicants
Not published beyond the BOSTAA membership requirement.
?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.
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Medical registration
Not published.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Not applicable / not published (travelling bursary).
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY69% of core application fields verifiedChecked 3 Oct 2026 · Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadline16 November 2026
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycle2026 round: download and return the application form with CV to the BOSTAA secretary; closing date 16 November 2026; interview dates to be confirmed in December. A short presentation may be requested from shortlisted candidates.
Post-FRCS trainee or consultant with less than 5 years' experience
Must be a BOSTAA member
Shortlisting scores BOSTAA engagement (annual meeting attendance, scientific submissions), sports research background and a robust travel plan
Application documents
2026 BOSTAA Travelling Fellowship application form (.docx)
CV
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Annual BOSTAA travelling bursary of up to £5,000 for early-career sports surgeons to visit international centres of excellence; 2026 applications close 16 November 2026.
HOST INSTITUTION
About British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy Association (BOSTAA)
BOSTAA is the UK specialist society for orthopaedic sports trauma and arthroscopy, affiliated with the British Orthopaedic Association.
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