Shimomura/OREF/International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT) Travel Awards Grant

Shimomura/OREF/International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT) Travel Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Amount: US $1,500
Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Summary

The Shimomura/OREF/SICOT Travel Awards offer $1,500 to SICOT members for travel to the SICOT World Congress. Applicants must have SICOT membership and demonstrate a clear travel objective aligned with global research aims, focusing on health care policy or clinical outcomes. Eligible candidates include private practice surgeons and academic orthopaedic surgeons. Proposals must include a letter of reference and a brief CV. Priority is given to private practice surgeons and fellows.

Overview

NOTE: The application time cutoff is 11:59:59 PM. Shimomura/OREF/International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT) Travel Awards Objective The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and SICOT solicit proposals for travel awards in the amount of $1,500 to defray the cost of attending the SICOT World Congress. The Shimomura/OREF/International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology (SICOT) Travel Awards provide $1,500 for a SICOT member with a specific travel objective and a global objective for future research who has completed studies focusing on health care policy, clinical outcomes or translational research having immediate impact.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must have a current membership in SICOT. Private practice orthopaedic surgeons and fellows are encouraged to apply. Orthopaedic Surgeons in an academic setting are also eligible to submit proposals for consideration.All candidates must have completed studies focusing on health care policy, clinical outcomes or translational research having immediate impact. Applicants must submit in writing the following: specific travel objective, a global objective for future research and a letter of reference from the research supervisor familiar with the applicant’s research interest, department chair guaranteeing support for leave of absence during the duration of the meeting and a brief CV or biosketch limited to five pages.As a Principal Investigator, you may apply in only one category per cycle. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.