At least 5 months of participation in a research project
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Clinical exposureParticipation in a research project at a facility other than where the fellow practices; the host centre and a mentor are proposed by the applicant and must agree in writing.
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
International applicants may apply for this fellowship (the separate International Traveling Fellowship is restricted to US-based members).
?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
NASS membership is required.
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Language
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
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Visa or work authorisation
Not published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY72% 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 deadline10 May 2027 (11:59 PM CDT)
Commencing dateIntake date not published
Application route / cycleAnnual. The page states the 2027 traveling fellowship applications are due 10 May 2027 (11:59 PM CDT); the 2026 cycle is closed.
NASS membership required (members in any spine-related specialty and international members considered)
Must not have previously received a NASS traveling fellowship
Mentor must also be a NASS member
Host centre must agree in writing at the time of application
Application documents
Fellowship application per the 2026 Research Funding Application Guide
Written agreement from the host centre(s)
Mentor details
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
Funded research traveling fellowship for NASS members to join a research project of at least five months at another institution. Note: The page also shows a stale 'Deadline: May 8, 2023' line next to the application link; the FAQ gives the 2027 traveling fellowship deadline as May 10.
ACCOMMODATION & RELOCATION
Published housing information
✓ Official source mentions accommodation
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Accommodation is mentioned in the published funding or benefits information: Typically USD 3,000-7,000, primarily covering travel and housing.
HOST INSTITUTION
About North American Spine Society (host facility chosen by applicant)
The North American Spine Society funds spine research and traveling fellowships for members worldwide.
The cited evidence does not provide a programme-specific faculty roster that OrthoFellow can safely publish. Open the official source or submit an institutional correction; names and portraits are never inferred from department membership.
