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FESSH Hand Surgery Research Fellowship

Programme overview

What the official source supports

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.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Research project discussion with host researchers
  • Exchange of hand-surgery research methods
  • Presentation of experience and future plans at the FESSH Congress

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

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.

Application

Published 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

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Contact note: office@fessh.com

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