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Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for FESSH Hand Surgery Research Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Prof. Dr. Leila Harhaus-Wähner (Chair, FESSH Research Committee, which runs the Research Fellowship)
- Evidence reviewed
- 28 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand
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Training context
Published programme focus
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Associated training route
Research fellowship
FESSH Hand Surgery Research Fellowship
A short hand-surgery research exchange in Czech centres before the FESSH Prague congress. Hosts and detailed timetable are still to be announced. The award supports two fellows; this is distinct from the FESSH Congress Fellowship and Travel Award.
- Location
- Czech research centres; congress in Prague, Czech Republic
- Duration
- One research-department week before the 2–5 June 2027 congress; banner range 24 May–5 June 2027
- Clinical participation
- Research training; this listing does not establish clinical or operative privileges
- International applicants
- Applicants must live and work in Europe and belong to a national hand society with full FESSH membership
- Funding
- Up to EUR 1,500 per fellow for travel, accommodation and subsistence, plus congress and educational-afternoon admission. Two-thirds paid before travel and one-third after required reports.
- Application timing
- 15 February 2027
Upcoming application cycle
2027; research visit before the Prague congress, exact timetable pending
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Full-paying, resident or young members of a fully represented national hand society, living and working in Europe. Previous winners cannot receive it again within five years.
Published training
- Research project discussion with host researchers
- Exchange of hand-surgery research methods
- Presentation of experience and future plans at the FESSH Congress
Application route
Use the application form linked from FESSH by 15 February 2027. Completion requires host confirmation, receipts-based expense report and an illustrated poster-style report.
Published application documents
- Two-page CV
- Recommendation from head of training
- 500-word personal statement
- Written undertaking to return funds if travel does not occur
Published contact note: office@fessh.com
Official society listing · Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 28 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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