The British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS), and its American counterpart (ORS), have initiated a BORS-ORS Travelling Research Fellowship. The purpose is to promote transatlantic interaction, collaboration and enthusiasm for orthopaedic research among young scientists and orthopaedic surgeons. It is expected that as a result of their shared experience, the travelling fellows will form strong, enduring professional and social ties both with each other and the other orthopaedic researchers they encounter.

On alternate years, a group of US fellows will visit the UK and vice versa. The group will comprise 2 biologists, 2 engineers and 2 clinicians. Fellows will travel for about one month to the host country, where they will visit approximately 6-8 orthopaedic research centres. At each centre, the fellows will give talks about their own research and listen to research talks from members of the host institution. They will also visit laboratories and engage in similar collegial activities pertinent to research. It is expected that they will visit each centre for 2-3 days.

BORS/ORS fellowships - CALL 2009

The application deadline for the BORS/ORS 2009 travelling fellowships which includes the American ORS meeting in Las Vegas, 22-25th February 2009 has now passed.

The successful applicants will be announced soon.

BORS/ORS fellowships 2008:

In 2008, six ORS members will visit orthopaedic research centres in the UK.

BORS/ORS fellowships 2007:

The six inaugural BORS/ORS TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS were awarded to Ben Bolland, Susan Clarke, Mark Gaston, Catherine Pendegrass, Andrew Phillips and Sophie Williams.

They travelled together and visited 8 centres in the United States and Canada over a 4 week period. The tour started at the combined ORS meeting in Honolulu October 20-24th 2007. Find out about their exploits at the Travelling Fellows Blog

Eligibility
UK resident undertaking research with the orthopaedic domain up to the age of 40 years.  The applicant must be a member of the BORS. 

Application
Applications can be submitted to the secretary at any time for consideration by the Committee and should include: 

a) A curriculum vitae. 
b) An outline of the intended visit including why the applicant considers the application necessary and visit the proposed technique to be studied. A financial statement of the estimated cost and other funding sources should also be submitted. 
c) A letter from a senior member of staff at the host institution indicating that the visit is sanctioned by them and that the necessary work can be achieved within the constraints of the of the application.