RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Research Fellowships

55 matching dedicated orthopaedic research fellowships and research positions across 16 countries.

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DESTINATION

Ireland →

1 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 15 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Hip & Knee

RCSI StAR MD Programme — Aspire Orthopaedics (Hip and Knee Research MD)

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences / Aspire Orthopaedics, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic

⌖ Dublin, County Dublin · Ireland →

Duration2 years (RCSI research budget funded for two years)
FundingSalaried clinical commitment and funded MD fees sponsored by the partner private hospital, plus…
Research focusResearch MD (NFQ level 10) with salaried clinical commitment at Aspire Orthopaedics: arthroscopy, ACL and multiligament knee…
DESTINATION

Hong Kong →

3 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

CUHK Visiting Scholar Research Fellowship

The Chinese University of Hong Kong / Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory

⌖ Hong Kong · Hong Kong →

Duration1–12 months
FundingNormally self-funded, including travel and accommodation. Attachments of at least six months may…
Research focusLaboratory or combined research across Precision Orthopaedics and Innovative Technologies (POINT), Sports Medicine and Regenerative…
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants with a basic-science degree; English fluency required
DESTINATION

United States →

32 programs · 8 shown
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

Musculoskeletal Research Training Program

Mayo Clinic Research

⌖ Rochester, Minnesota · United States →

DurationAppointment-dependent
FundingStipend support offered with all appointments
Research focusBasic and clinical musculoskeletal research spanning biomechanics, epidemiology, AI, genetics and orthopaedics
APPLICANT PROFILEPostdoctoral fellows, Mayo predoctoral PhD or MD–PhD students, and eligible medical students
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipUpcoming cycle↻ 2026 programme completed — next cycle not yet confirmed

Research

Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

⌖ New York, New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

CHChisa Hidaka, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgeryChisa HidakaSISravisht Iyer, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special SurgerySravisht 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
APPLICANT PROFILEStudents who have completed year one at an LCME-accredited U.S. or COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school
✓ Verified 14 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

UNMC Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Fellowship

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation with the Physical Therapy Program

⌖ Omaha, Nebraska · United States →

Duration1 year
FundingNot published
Research focusClinical research on ACL reconstruction outcomes, knee-sleeve motion tracking, post-operative effusion and psychological factors;…
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

CHOP–SICOT Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / SICOT

⌖ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States →

Duration6–12 months
FundingNot published
Research focusSide-by-side paediatric orthopaedic learning with CHOP surgeons and researchers plus participation in high-quality clinical and/or…
APPLICANT PROFILEActive SICOT members with completed orthopaedic residency, English fluency and a focused interest in paediatric orthopaedics
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

Harris Orthopaedics Clinical Outcomes & Registry Research Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · United States →

Faculty & leadership

OMOrhun Muratoglu, fellowship faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical SchoolOrhun MuratogluEOEbru Oral, fellowship faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical SchoolEbru Oral

Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding not stated on the official page
Research focusArthroplasty registries, clinical outcomes, data analysis, abstracts and manuscripts
APPLICANT PROFILEClinician-scientists interested in outcomes studies and arthroplasty registries
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

Shoulder Clinical Observership and Research Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Baltimore, Maryland · United States →

Faculty & leadership

EGEdward G. McFarland, fellowship faculty at Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryEdward G. McFarlandUSUma Srikumaran, fellowship faculty at Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryUma Srikumaran

Duration12 months; second year possible for qualified applicants
FundingNo financial support or housing provided
Research focusShoulder clinical research, surgery and clinic observation, conferences, manuscripts and selected basic science
APPLICANT PROFILEPhysicians and researchers pursuing shoulder, sports medicine and arthroplasty research
✓ Verified 12 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Nemours Orthopedic Research Fellowship for International Surgeons

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Department of Orthopedic Surgery

⌖ Wilmington, Delaware · United States →

Program lead

MMMihir M. Thacker, fellowship faculty at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware / Department of Orthopedic SurgeryMihir M. Thacker

Duration1 year
FundingResearch-fellow compensation is not separately stated in the programme’s research section.
Research focusPaediatric orthopaedic clinical research using multicentre databases and outcomes data.
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational surgeons
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

University of Missouri Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship

University of Missouri School of Medicine / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Columbia, Missouri · United States →

Program lead

JLJames L. Cook, fellowship faculty at University of Missouri School of Medicine / Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryJames L. Cook

Duration1 or more years
FundingCompensation is not specified on the programme page.
Research focusClinical research-team work, IRB and consent processes, data collection, analysis, reporting, clinical rounds, conferences and…
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical graduates and gap-year students pursuing orthopaedic surgery residency
DESTINATION

Australia →

2 programs · 2 shown
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

POSM Orthopaedic Clinical Research Fellowship Pathway

Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / POSM Research Institute

⌖ Perth, Western Australia · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

RRRoss Radic, fellowship faculty at Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre / POSM Research InstituteRoss 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…
APPLICANT PROFILEQualified orthopaedic surgeons pursuing long-term subspecialty practice; applications are open to local and overseas candidates
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

SORI Orthopaedic Research Fellowship

Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

⌖ Sydney, New South Wales · Australia →

Faculty & leadership

DPDavid Parker, fellowship faculty at Sydney Orthopaedic Research InstituteDavid ParkerMCMyles Coolican, fellowship faculty at Sydney Orthopaedic Research InstituteMyles Coolican+3 more

Duration12 months
FundingThe centre-verified ISAKOS profile lists these financial-support sources: Private Internal. It…
Research focusAll areas of knee surgery and research, including primary and revision arthroplasty, robotics, arthroscopy, sports reconstruction,…
APPLICANT PROFILESurgeons with home-country experience or candidates with a relevant MD, PhD or equivalent research experience
DESTINATION

South Korea →

1 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

Arthroscopy & Joint Research Institute Long-Term Training Program

Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine

⌖ Seoul · South Korea →

Program lead

SKSung-Hwan Kim, fellowship faculty at Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of MedicineSung-Hwan Kim

Duration6 months or longer
FundingFunding, fees and benefits are not stated on the official institute page
Research focusLong-term arthroscopy and joint training for domestic and international orthopaedic specialists, supported by basic and clinical…
APPLICANT PROFILEDomestic and international orthopaedic specialists seeking long-term arthroscopy and joint research training
DESTINATION

United Kingdom →

4 programs · 2 shown
✓ Verified 2 Oct 2026
Travelling FellowshipActive application

Foot & Ankle

BOFAS Annual Foot and Ankle Travelling Fellowship Grant

British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS)

⌖ United Kingdom (travelling fellowship) · United Kingdom →

Program lead

BEBOFAS Education Committee

Duration6–12 month supported fellowship visit
FundingGold, Silver and Bronze grants of £7,500, £5,000 and £2,500 respectively.
Research focusFinancial support for an eligible UK orthopaedic trainee or BOFAS-approved fellow to undertake specialist foot-and-ankle training at…
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipClosed for this cycle↻ 2026 call closed · project start by Aug 2027

Hand & Microsurgery

BSSH/ORUK Hand Research Fellowship 2026

British Society for Surgery of the Hand / Orthopaedic Research UK

⌖ United Kingdom · host university or NHS trust selected through the project · United Kingdom →

Faculty & leadership

ARApplicant-proposed research supervisorALat least one supervisor must be a BSSH member if the applicant is not

Duration2 years full-time, or longer at a minimum of 0.5 FTE
FundingOne award with total funding up to GBP 100,000; applicants may choose salary or stipend and…
Research focusHand-surgery research with assessed aims, literature and preliminary evidence, methods, research environment, impact, outreach and…
APPLICANT PROFILEPlastic-surgery and orthopaedic hand-surgery trainees or SAS surgeons; the applicant or at least one proposed supervisor must be a BSSH member
DESTINATION

Ghana →

1 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 11 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application↻ Proposed start date subject to hospital approval; foreign visitors must give at least 2 months’ notice

Research

FOCOS Research Fellow (with Limited Incidental Patient Contact)

FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital

⌖ Accra · Ghana →

Duration3 to 6 months
FundingStipend, salary, course fees and a funding package are not published for this academic category…
Research focusResearch post at FOCOS with access to observe in the operating room and no patient contact; fellows may apply for limited incidental…
DESTINATION

Switzerland →

3 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 4 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipClosed for this cycle↻ 2028 intake · 30 Sep 2026 · closing time unpublished

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 for one person covering living costs in Davos is provided (amount not published; not…
Research focusFull-time, on-site preclinical and translational musculoskeletal R&D in Regenerative Orthopaedics, Biomedical Development or…
APPLICANT PROFILEMotivated surgeons and scientists seeking on-site research training in clinically relevant orthopaedic R&D
DESTINATION

Europe (multi-country) →

1 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 29 Sep 2026
Research GrantClosed for this cycle↻ 2026 research grant · 30 Sep 2026 · closing time unpublished

Research

SECEC Shoulder & Elbow Research Grant

SECEC/ESSSE Research & Development Committee

⌖ Europe / international multicentre collaboration · Europe (multi-country) →

DurationProject-based; formal progress report after 6–12 months
FundingUp to EUR 20,000 per project, paid in two instalments
Research focusBasic or clinical shoulder and elbow research, including eligible multicentre projects
APPLICANT PROFILESECEC Full members applying as individual researchers; legal entities are not eligible

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