RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Research Fellowships

37 matching dedicated orthopaedic research fellowships and research positions across 9 countries.

37 canonical research pathwaysClinical fellowships are not counted here merely because they include publications or research duties; closed calls remain outside public results.
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Directory reviewed 30 August 2026. Programme-level checked dates and official sources appear on every profile; missing information is labelled rather than inferred.

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DESTINATION

Hong Kong

3 programs · 2 shown
Current official HKU Spine Fellowship Programme page with separate visiting-researcher terms
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

HKU Spine Visiting Researcher

The University of Hong Kong / Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

DurationUp to 3 months
FundingHKD 100 daily living allowance plus hospital accommodation or equivalent
Research focusLaboratory-based spine research or a combined visiting surgeon research project
Profile completeness92%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEOverseas researchers with relevant research experience, usually an MPhil, PhD or equivalent
Current official HKU Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology visiting-researcher page
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

HKU Hand / Foot & Ankle Visiting Researcher

The University of Hong Kong / Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

DurationUp to 3 months
FundingHKD 100 per day living allowance plus hospital accommodation or an equivalent accommodation…
Research focusLaboratory-based hand, foot and ankle research with the Division of Hand & Foot
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEVisiting researchers with relevant laboratory experience, usually an MPhil, PhD or equivalent
DESTINATION

United States

25 programs · 13 shown
Current official Geisinger programme and application page
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

Hand & Upper-Extremity Research Fellowship

Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute

Danville · United States

Faculty & leadership

LCInstitution associated with Louis C. GrandizioLouis C. GrandizioJCInstitution associated with Joel C. KlenaJoel C. Klena+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingCompetitive salary, health insurance and meeting support
Research focusHand research, statistics, scientific writing, clinical shadowing and anatomy labs
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEUS and international postgraduate trainees or medical students
Current official UAB research-fellowship page and linked Qualtrics application
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham · United States

Faculty & leadership

ASAshish Shah, fellowship faculty at University of Alabama at BirminghamAshish ShahHGHassan Ghomrawi, fellowship faculty at University of Alabama at BirminghamHassan Ghomrawi+8 more

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 25,000 stipend divided over 12 months
Research focus70% research and 30% clinical exposure across six orthopaedic subspecialties
Profile completeness90%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILECurrent MD/DO students or medical-school graduates, including unmatched applicants; U.S. MD/DO applicants preferred
Current official HSS research-fellowship page, shared application form and Complex Joint Reconstruction Center team page
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

HSS Complex Joint Reconstruction Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

New York · United States

Duration12 months
FundingSalary, stipend and programme-specific benefits are not published on the current programme page…
Research focusClinical, basic or biomechanical research in complex hip and knee arthroplasty, outcomes and academic joint reconstruction
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical doctorate preferred, with at least two years of research experience or demonstrated success through publications and awards
SP Current official Stanford PM&R Spine Research Fellowship page
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

Stanford PM&R Spine Research Fellowship

Stanford University Spine Center / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Redwood City · United States

Program lead

MSMatthew Smuck

Duration1 year
FundingApplicants must provide proof of sufficient funding for the full programme
Research focusSpine research, education, imaging, clinical observation and interventional spine procedures
Profile completeness84%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEBoard-eligible or board-certified PM&R physicians with an interest in spine research
Current official HSS Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship and postdoctoral employment information
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute

New York · United States

Program lead

TMInstitution associated with Timothy M. WrightTimothy M. Wright

DurationUp to 3 years
FundingNIH T32-funded appointment; HSS publishes a general minimum incoming postdoctoral salary of USD…
Research focusBasic and translational research, research design and grant writing
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEPostdoctoral candidates with an MD, PhD, DVM or DDS
Current official Mass General Brigham programme page and live REDCap application
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Visiting Research Program

Mass General Brigham Orthopedics

Boston · United States

DurationMinimum 4 months
FundingSelf-funded; proof of at least USD 42,000/year required
Research focusClinical and basic orthopaedic research, biomechanics and biomaterials
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational or local undergraduate, graduate and medical students
Current official HSS Salvati fellowship page and 22 June 2026 ARJR Research Fellowship application
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

HSS Eduardo A. Salvati Adult Reconstructive Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service

New York, New York · United States

Program lead

EAInstitution associated with Eduardo A. Salvati research fellowship teamEduardo A. Salvati research fellowship team

Duration1 year
FundingSalary, stipend and employment benefits are not published on the current research-fellowship…
Research focusImmersive clinical and translational research in hip disorders, reconstructive surgery, outcomes research, innovation in hip…
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing funding, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical doctorate preferred, with at least two years of research experience or demonstrated success through publications and awards
Official CHOP Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award page; published application deadline remains historical
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHistorical 2025 deadline — next cycle not confirmed

Research

Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia · United States

Faculty & leadership

JMJohn M. Flynn, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaJohn M. FlynnDTInstitution associated with Divya TalwarDivya Talwar

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 45,000 stipend for the year plus travel expenses to national meetings
Research focusPaediatric orthopaedic trauma, sports medicine, spine and health-services research with clinical exposure
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEThird-year medical students pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery
Official CHOP Global Research Fellowship page; the published 2026 deadline has passed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026 application cycle closed — next cycle not confirmed

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Global Research Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia · United States

Faculty & leadership

AAAlexandre Arkader, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaAlexandre ArkaderCMInstitution associated with Christine M. GoodbodyChristine M. Goodbody+3 more

Duration1–2 years
FundingUSD 50,000 stipend for the first year plus USD 5,000 for domestic conference travel when…
Research focusClinical research methods, statistics and projects across paediatric orthopaedic subspecialties
Profile completeness80%
Comprehensive · Missing commencement date, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational orthopaedic surgeons and trainees planning an academic career in their home country
Official University of Pittsburgh BMRC 2026–2027 call; next cycle not published
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026–2027 cycle underway — next call not confirmed

Research

Bethel Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship

UPMC Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center

Pittsburgh · United States

Faculty & leadership

JLJoon Lee, fellowship faculty at UPMC Bethel Musculoskeletal Research CenterJoon LeeJFInstitution associated with John FowlerJohn Fowler

Duration12 months
FundingStipend provided; amount not published
Research focusHigh-volume clinical research, orthopaedic biobank leadership and operating-room exposure
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing entry requirements, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEU.S. MD or DO students between their third and fourth years
Current official HSS programme-specific page
Clinical + Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

HSS Metabolic Bone Disease Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell

New York · United States

Program lead

MTInstitution associated with Matthew T. DrakeMatthew T. Drake

Duration1, 2 or 3 years
FundingAnnual stipend published by HSS: PGY-4 USD 115,000; PGY-5 USD 116,500; PGY-6 USD 118,500, with…
Research focusClinical management of metabolic bone disease, low-energy fracture and osteoporosis plus supervised patient care, conferences,…
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing commencement date, entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants with prior training in orthopaedic surgery, medicine, endocrinology, rehabilitation, radiology, pathology or another relevant specialty
Official HSS medical-student training page; 2026 cycle completed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026 programme completed — next cycle not yet confirmed

Research

Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

New York · United States

Faculty & leadership

CHInstitution associated with Chisa HidakaChisa HidakaSIInstitution associated with Sravisht IyerSravisht Iyer

Duration8 weeks
FundingUSD 5,000 stipend plus USD 2,000 travel support for non-Cornell students
Research focusOrthopaedic basic science, translational science and clinical research with a faculty mentor
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing entry requirements, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEStudents who have completed year one at an LCME-accredited U.S. or COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school
Official University of Utah programme page and linked REDCap form
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026–2027 placement underway — next application cycle not confirmed

Research

Orthopaedic Surgery One-Year Research Fellowship

University of Utah Orthopaedic Center / Primary Children’s Hospital

Salt Lake City · United States

DurationApproximately 12 months
FundingPaid position with salary; amount not published
Research focusClinical and basic-science orthopaedic research, publications, conferences and surgical observation
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing official contact, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEMS3 or MS4 students pursuing orthopaedic surgery and academic medicine
DESTINATION

Switzerland

2 programs · 1 shown
Official AO Research Institute Davos fellowship, application and staff pages
Research FellowshipActive application2028 intake — apply by 30 September 2026

Research

AO Research Institute Davos Medical Research Fellowship

AO Research Institute Davos

Davos · Switzerland

Faculty & leadership

RGR Geoff Richards, fellowship faculty at AO Research Institute DavosR Geoff RichardsMSMartin Stoddart, fellowship faculty at AO Research Institute DavosMartin Stoddart+2 more

Duration12 months; exceptionally 6 months when sufficiently justified…
FundingA stipend covering living costs in Davos for one person is provided; the amount is not…
Research focusFull-time, on-site preclinical and translational musculoskeletal R&D in Regenerative Orthopaedics, Biomedical Development or…
Profile completeness88%
Comprehensive · Missing funding
APPLICANT PROFILEMotivated surgeons and scientists seeking on-site research training in clinically relevant orthopaedic R&D
DESTINATION

Japan

1 programs · 1 shown
Current official JSPS FY2027 call, programme, eligibility and application pages
Research FellowshipActive applicationFY2027 Standard programme · first recruitment

Research

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship — Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Host Pathway

Eligible Japanese university or research institution selected with a host researcher

Japan · Japan

Duration12–24 months for Standard; 1–12 months for Short-term (PE)
FundingStandard pathway publishes JPY 362,000 monthly maintenance, JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance,…
Research focusCandidate-defined orthopaedic or musculoskeletal research at an eligible Japanese host institution; JSPS accepts all humanities,…
Profile completeness86%
Comprehensive · Missing faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational postdoctoral researchers who first secure an eligible Japanese host researcher for a defined cooperative research project
DESTINATION

Australia

2 programs · 1 shown
Official POSM research-fellowship source retained; source inaccessible during the 15 August 2026 audit
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

POSM Orthopaedic Clinical Research Fellowship Pathway

Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / POSM Research Institute

Perth · Australia

Faculty & leadership

RRInstitution associated with Ross RadicRoss RadicSYSam Young, fellowship faculty at Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / POSM Research InstituteSam Young+2 more

Duration6 months, commencing 1 February or 1 August
FundingTrack-dependent: AUD 5,000 per fortnight for Perth Knee and AUD 4,000 per fortnight for Lower…
Research focusClinical or primary orthopaedic research, peer-reviewed manuscript preparation and subspecialty clinical training in the Perth Knee…
Profile completeness82%
Comprehensive · Missing application deadline, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons pursuing long-term subspecialty practice; applications are open to local and overseas candidates