RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP DIRECTORY

Orthopaedic Research Fellowships

24 matching dedicated orthopaedic research fellowships and research positions across 8 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

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
DESTINATION

United States

16 programs · 14 shown
Official CHOP Benjamin Fox Orthopaedic Research Scholar Award page; published application deadline remains historical
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmedHistorical 2025 deadline — next cycle not confirmed

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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

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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
Official HSS medical-student training page; 2026 cycle completed
Research FellowshipCurrent availability unconfirmed2026 programme completed — next cycle not yet confirmed

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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

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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
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
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
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

1 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

1 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