RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Research Fellowships

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

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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

United States

25 programs · 12 shown
Official UMMC programme page; recurring day/month published without a cycle year
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Orthopaedics Research Fellowship

University of Maryland Medical Center

Baltimore · United States

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 30,000 stipend stated
Research focusProspective and retrospective clinical studies with clinical observation
Profile completeness76%
Well sourced · Missing entry requirements, faculty profile, host profile
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students and medical school applicants; preference after two medical-school years
Current official Mass General Brigham ENABLE facility and opportunity page
Research FellowshipActive application

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Mass General Brigham ENABLE Orthopaedic Research Postdoctoral Position

Mass General Brigham ENABLE Educational and Research Facility

Boston, Massachusetts · United States

Faculty & leadership

AMInstitution associated with Augustus MazzoccaAugustus MazzoccaAGInstitution associated with Alireza GholipourAlireza Gholipour+7 more

DurationNot published
FundingNon-funded positions, as stated by Mass General Brigham
Research focusIntegrated bioskills, biomechanics, cell biology and clinical-outcomes research, including biologic patches, laser and…
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing duration, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEMD or PhD postdoctoral researchers
Official ESSKA programme URL retained; source inaccessible during the 15 August 2026 audit
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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ESSKA–Pittsburgh Research Fellowship

UPMC Freddie Fu Sports Medicine Center

Pittsburgh · United States

Program lead

VMInstitution associated with Volker MusahlVolker Musahl

Duration12 months
FundingFully funded; living and travel costs covered
Research focusKnee and shoulder biomechanics, kinematics, molecular biology and tissue engineering
Profile completeness74%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEOrthopaedic residents with at least two years of training
Official Mayo Clinic NIH training-program page
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Musculoskeletal Research Training Program

Mayo Clinic Research

Rochester · United States

DurationAppointment-dependent
FundingStipend support offered with all appointments
Research focusBasic and clinical musculoskeletal research spanning biomechanics, epidemiology, AI, genetics and orthopaedics
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, commencement date, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEPostdoctoral fellows, Mayo predoctoral PhD or MD–PhD students, and eligible medical students
Official UT San Antonio programme page; recurring dates published without a cycle year
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Orthopaedic Research Fellowship Program

UT San Antonio Department of Orthopaedics

San Antonio · United States

Duration12 months
FundingApproximately USD 20,000 stipend stated
Research focusClinical research, publications, operating-room observation and conferences
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing commencement date, entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students who have completed their third year
Official CHOP Hand Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship page; applications are currently closed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedApplications currently closed — next cycle not confirmed

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Hand Surgery Clinical Research Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia · United States

Faculty & leadership

BCBenjamin Chang, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaBenjamin ChangILInes Lin, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaInes Lin+2 more

Duration12 months
FundingModest stipend toward living expenses plus some travel support for national podium…
Research focusCongenital upper-limb differences, paediatric hand trauma and clinical outcomes research
Profile completeness68%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, official contact
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students pursuing U.S. residency in plastic or orthopaedic surgery
Official Mayo Clinic programme page; published application period is historical
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026–2027 cycle underway — next call not confirmed

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Orthopedic Surgery Medical Student Research Gap Year Program

Mayo Clinic Division of Orthopedic Surgery Research

Rochester · United States

Program lead

CLInstitution associated with Christopher L. CampChristopher 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
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing official contact, entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILESecond- or third-year students at a U.S. medical school who have completed preclinical requirements and USMLE Step 1
Official Johns Hopkins programme page; application route and availability not published
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Shoulder Clinical Observership and Research Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Baltimore · 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
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing application deadline, entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEPhysicians and researchers pursuing shoulder, sports medicine and arthroplasty research
Official University of Wisconsin page; 2026–2027 application window has closed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026–2027 cycle in progress — next call not confirmed

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UW Orthopedic Research Fellowship — Sports & Paediatrics

University of Wisconsin Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Madison · United States

Duration12 months
FundingCompetitive compensation stated
Research focusClinical, translational and basic research in sports or paediatric orthopaedics
Profile completeness66%
Well sourced · Missing official contact, entry requirements, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students after the third year
Official Mass General Harris Laboratory academic-program page
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Harris Orthopaedics Clinical Outcomes & Registry Research Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School

Boston · United States

Duration6–12 months
FundingFunding not stated on the official page
Research focusArthroplasty registries, clinical outcomes, data analysis, abstracts and manuscripts
Profile completeness64%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEClinician-scientists interested in outcomes studies and arthroplasty registries
Official CHOP programme page retained; source inaccessible during the 15 August 2026 audit
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

CHOP–SICOT Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / SICOT

Philadelphia · United States

Program lead

WNWudbhav N. Sankar, fellowship faculty at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia / SICOTWudbhav N. Sankar

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…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEActive SICOT members with completed orthopaedic residency, English fluency and a focused interest in paediatric orthopaedics
Official Johns Hopkins programme page; published application period remains historical
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedClosed — next cycle not yet confirmed

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Poggi Pediatric Orthopaedics Research Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Baltimore · United States

Duration12 months
FundingUSD 30,000 living stipend plus travel expenses for national presentations
Research focusPaediatric trauma, sports, spine, hip and hand research with clinical and operating-room experience
Profile completeness60%
Well sourced · Missing commencement date, official contact, entry requirements
APPLICANT PROFILEMedical students completing their third year; exceptional second-year students may be considered
DESTINATION

Netherlands

1 programs · 1 shown
Official ESSKA–AFAS programme evidence previously reviewed; source inaccessible on 28 August 2026 and current call unconfirmed
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
FundingFinancial support is referenced by the official society fellowship, but the current amount and…
Research focusFoot-and-ankle research fellowship conducted with a selected host centre and an approved research topic
Profile completeness72%
Well sourced · Missing funding, commencement date, official contact
DESTINATION

Switzerland

2 programs · 1 shown
Official AO 2027 programme page; detailed 2027 fields pending readable confirmation
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2027 official page published — dates to be confirmed

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ARI–APOA/APORS Musculoskeletal Research Fellowship

AO Research Institute Davos / Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association

Davos · Switzerland

Duration2026 cycle: 2 weeks (1–12 June 2026); 2027 duration not yet…
Funding2026 cycle: AO provided housing and APOA covered international travel, visa costs and daily…
Research focusPreclinical musculoskeletal methods, translational research, proposal development, expert feedback and networking in AO Research…
Profile completeness70%
Well sourced · Missing funding, official contact, faculty profile
APPLICANT PROFILE2026 eligibility covered surgeons or surgeons in training under 45 from APOA member countries in trauma, orthopaedics, spine or related fields; 2027 eligibility must be reconfirmed
DESTINATION

Hong Kong

3 programs · 1 shown
Current official CUHK visiting-scholar page, 2026 application form and scholarship guidance
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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CUHK Visiting Scholar Research Fellowship

The Chinese University of Hong Kong / Musculoskeletal Research Laboratory

Hong Kong · Hong Kong

Duration1–12 months
FundingGenerally self-financed, including travel and accommodation. The main 2026 programme page says…
Research focusLaboratory or combined research across Precision Orthopaedics and Innovative Technologies (POINT), Sports Medicine and Regenerative…
Profile completeness64%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants with a basic-science degree; English fluency required
DESTINATION

South Korea

1 programs · 1 shown
Current official Yonsei/Severance research-institute page; recruitment availability unconfirmed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

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Arthroscopy & Joint Research Institute Long-Term Training Program

Severance Hospital / Yonsei University College of Medicine

Seoul · South Korea

Program lead

SKInstitution associated with Sung-Hwan KimSung-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…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILEDomestic and international orthopaedic specialists seeking long-term arthroscopy and joint research training
DESTINATION

Canada

1 programs · 1 shown
Current official McGill fellowship, division and fellowship-director pages
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Paediatric Orthopaedics

McGill Paediatric Orthopaedics Full-time Research Fellowship

McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s Canada

Montreal · Canada

Faculty & leadership

NSNeil Saran, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s CanadaNeil SaranRHReggie Hamdy, fellowship faculty at McGill University / Montreal Children’s Hospital / Shriners Children’s CanadaReggie Hamdy+5 more

DurationNot published
FundingNot published
Research focusSupervised clinical research across paediatric orthopaedics, limb deformity, trauma, hip preservation, spinal deformity,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing duration, funding, application deadline
APPLICANT PROFILEApplicants seeking a full-time paediatric orthopaedic research position within McGill’s paediatric orthopaedic division
DESTINATION

Australia

2 programs · 1 shown
Current centre-supplied ISAKOS fellowship profile; current intake timing must be confirmed with SORI
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed

Research

SORI Orthopaedic Research Fellowship

Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute

Sydney · Australia

Faculty & leadership

DPDavid Parker, fellowship faculty at Sydney Orthopaedic Research InstituteDavid ParkerMCInstitution associated with Myles CoolicanMyles Coolican+3 more

Duration12 months
FundingPrivate internal support is indicated; the amount, stipend and expense coverage are not…
Research focusAll areas of knee surgery and research, including primary and revision arthroplasty, robotics, arthroscopy, sports reconstruction,…
Profile completeness62%
Well sourced · Missing funding, application deadline, commencement date
APPLICANT PROFILESurgeons with home-country experience or candidates with a relevant MD, PhD or equivalent research experience