RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Research Fellowships

50 matching dedicated orthopaedic research fellowships and research positions across 13 countries.

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All subspecialtiesFoot & Ankle 2Hand & Microsurgery 3Hip & Knee 1Paediatric Orthopaedics 4Research 39Spine 1
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DESTINATION

Netherlands →

1 programs · 1 shown
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Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Foot & Ankle

ESSKA–AFAS Pau Golanó Research Fellowship

ESSKA–AFAS host-centre network

⌖ Amsterdam · Netherlands →

Program lead

HRInstitution associated with Host-centre research supervisorHost-centre research supervisor

Duration3 months
FundingGrant up to EUR 7,500 for travel, accommodation, meals and minor expenses during the three-month…
Research focusFoot-and-ankle research fellowship conducted with a selected host centre and an approved research topic
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

Hong Kong →

3 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
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
APPLICANT PROFILEOverseas researchers with relevant research experience, usually an MPhil, PhD or equivalent
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

United States →

30 programs · 14 shown
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

Hand & Upper-Extremity Research Fellowship

Geisinger Musculoskeletal Institute

⌖ Danville, Pennsylvania · United States →

Faculty & leadership

LCLouis C. Grandizio, fellowship faculty at Geisinger Musculoskeletal InstituteLouis C. GrandizioJCJoel C. Klena, fellowship faculty at Geisinger Musculoskeletal InstituteJoel C. Klena+1 more

Duration12 months
FundingCompetitive salary, health insurance and meeting support
Research focusHand research, statistics, scientific writing, clinical shadowing and anatomy labs
APPLICANT PROFILEUS and international postgraduate trainees or medical students
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute

⌖ New York, New York · United States →

Program lead

TMTimothy M. Wright, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special Surgery Research InstituteTimothy 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
APPLICANT PROFILEPostdoctoral candidates with an MD, PhD, DVM or DDS
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellowship

University of Alabama at Birmingham

⌖ Birmingham, Alabama · 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
APPLICANT PROFILECurrent MD/DO students or medical-school graduates, including unmatched applicants; U.S. MD/DO applicants preferred
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipActive application

Research

HSS Complex Joint Reconstruction Research Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery Complex Joint Reconstruction Center

⌖ New York, New York · United States →

Faculty & leadership

TPThomas P. Sculco, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special Surgery Complex Joint Reconstruction CenterThomas P. SculcoPKPeter K. Sculco, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special Surgery Complex Joint Reconstruction CenterPeter K. Sculco

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
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical doctorate preferred, with at least two years of research experience or demonstrated success through publications and awards
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipUpcoming cycle↻ 2026–2027 cycle underway — next call not confirmed

Research

Orthopedic Surgery Medical Student Research Gap Year Program

Mayo Clinic Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research

⌖ Rochester, Minnesota · United States →

Program lead

CLChristopher L. Camp, fellowship faculty at Mayo Clinic Division of Orthopedic Surgery ResearchChristopher L. Camp

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 20,000 stipend; competitive NIH T32 short-term support may provide additional funding
Research focusClinical research in foot and ankle, arthroplasty, paediatrics, shoulder and elbow, sports or trauma
APPLICANT PROFILESecond- or third-year students at a U.S. medical school who have completed preclinical requirements and USMLE Step 1
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

ESSKA–Pittsburgh Research Fellowship

UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center

⌖ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States →

Program lead

VMVolker Musahl, fellowship faculty at UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine CenterVolker Musahl

Duration12 months
FundingFully funded; living and travel costs covered
Research focusKnee and shoulder biomechanics, kinematics, molecular biology and tissue engineering
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic residents with at least two years of training
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Clinical + Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

HSS Metabolic Bone Disease Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell

⌖ New York, New York · United States →

Program lead

MTMatthew T. Drake, fellowship faculty at Hospital for Special Surgery / NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill CornellMatthew 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,…
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants with prior training in orthopaedic surgery, medicine, endocrinology, rehabilitation, radiology, pathology or another relevant specialty
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 24 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

Stanford PM&R Spine Research Fellowship

Stanford University Spine Center / Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

⌖ Redwood City, California · United States →

Program lead

MSMatthew Smuck, fellowship faculty at Stanford University Spine Center / Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryMatthew Smuck

Duration1 year
FundingApplicants must provide proof of sufficient funding to complete the programme
Research focusAt least half of the fellow’s time is dedicated to a structured spine research programme, with opportunities in basic science, PM&R…
APPLICANT PROFILEBoard-eligible or board-certified PM&R physicians in their country of residence with a demonstrated interest in spine research
Last verified 24 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipActive application↻ Current non-funded research openings · rolling contact

Research

Mass General Brigham ENABLE Orthopaedic Research Positions

Mass General Brigham ENABLE Educational and Research Facility

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · United States →

Faculty & leadership

A‘Augustus ‘Gus’ D. Mazzocca, fellowship faculty at Mass General Brigham ENABLE Educational and Research FacilityAugustus ‘Gus’ D. MazzoccaAGAlireza Gholipour, fellowship faculty at Mass General Brigham ENABLE Educational and Research FacilityAlireza Gholipour+6 more

DurationUnpaid Research Trainee category: maximum 1 year; the separate…
FundingNon-funded. Unpaid Research Trainee applicants must show at least USD 42,000 in personal funds,…
Research focusIntegrated bioskills, biomechanics, cell biology and clinical-outcomes research, including biologic patches, laser and…
APPLICANT PROFILEMD and PhD postdoctoral applicants; the one-year unpaid Research Trainee category is for doctoral-degree holders learning a specific new technique or skill set
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed↻ 2026 application cycle closed — next cycle not confirmed

Research

Global Research Fellowship in Pediatric Orthopedics

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

⌖ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States →

Faculty & leadership

AAAlexandre Arkader, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaAlexandre ArkaderCMChristine M. Goodbody, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaChristine 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
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational orthopaedic surgeons and trainees planning an academic career in their home country
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipRolling application

Research

Mass General Brigham Orthopedic Visiting Research Program

Mass General Brigham Orthopedics

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · 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
APPLICANT PROFILEInternational or local undergraduate, graduate and medical students
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 3 Oct 2026
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed↻ 2026–2027 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, Utah · United States →

DurationApproximately 12 months
FundingPaid position with salary; amount not published
Research focusClinical and basic-science orthopaedic research, publications, conferences and surgical observation
APPLICANT PROFILEMS3 or MS4 students pursuing orthopaedic surgery and academic medicine
Last verified 3 Oct 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
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…
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical doctorate preferred, with at least two years of research experience or demonstrated success through publications and awards
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipUpcoming cycle

Research

Orthopaedic Research Fellowship Program

UT San Antonio Department of Orthopaedics

⌖ San Antonio, Texas · United States →

Duration12 months
FundingApproximately USD 20,000 stipend stated
Research focusClinical research, publications, operating-room observation and conferences
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students who have completed their third year
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

United Kingdom →

3 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 23 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipUpcoming cycle↻ Upcoming round · deadline 2 Feb 2027 · portal not yet open

Hip & Knee

Joint NJR–RCS England Research Fellowship

National Joint Registry / Royal College of Surgeons of England

⌖ United Kingdom · host institution selected by applicant · United Kingdom →

DurationUp to 2 years; the second year is subject to satisfactory…
FundingUp to GBP 100,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years; the fellow remains employed by the host…
Research focusIndependent research using National Joint Registry data on joint replacement, based at a recognised orthopaedic host centre with…
APPLICANT PROFILEPre-CCT orthopaedic trainees proposing an NJR-data research project
Last verified 23 Sep 2026Original program page
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DESTINATION

Japan →

1 programs · 1 shown
✓ Verified 29 Sep 2026
Research FellowshipUpcoming cycle↻ Upcoming FY2027 Short-term PE round 2 · 8 Jan 2027, 17:00 JST

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,…
APPLICANT PROFILEResearchers with an eligible Japanese host; Standard, Short-term PE and Short-term PA have different eligibility and submission routes
Last verified 29 Sep 2026Original program page
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