How much funding does Traveling Fellowship provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Traveling Fellowship?

The deadline is November 7, 2026.

How often is Traveling Fellowship offered?

Traveling Fellowship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected November 7, 2026.

Traveling Fellowship

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Foundation Annual Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

November 7, 2026

39 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: November 7, 2026
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be an orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in the U.S. or Canada
Must be 45 years of age or younger at the time of the traveling fellowship tour
Must be board certified
Must be an AOSSM member

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered

Overview

Geographic Scope: Orthopaedic surgeons currently practicing in the U.S. or Canada

Program Overview:
The Traveling Fellowship is an educational opportunity for orthopaedic surgeons to tour and observe sports medicine practices internationally.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an orthopaedic surgeon currently practicing in the U.S. or Canada
Must be 45 years of age or younger at the time of the traveling fellowship tour
Must be board certified
Must be an AOSSM member
Exclusion: Individuals currently in a sports medicine fellowship should not apply

Application Materials Required

1. Two letters of recommendation: - One from an orthopaedic surgeon involved in your Sports Medicine Fellowship - One from an orthopaedic surgeon familiar with your current practice 2. Recent headshot 3. Personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) highlighting: - Your contributions to sports medicine in your local community/institution - Your contributions to AOSSM - Why you want to be a Traveling Fellow - What you hope to achieve from the Fellowship 4. Curriculum vitae

Contact Information

For questions, contact AOSSM at 847.292.4900 or email [email protected]

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete the online application form
2. Provide two letters of recommendation:
- One from an orthopaedic surgeon involved in your Sports Medicine Fellowship
- One from an orthopaedic surgeon familiar with your current practice
3. Upload a recent headshot
4. Upload a personal statement (maximum 500 words) that includes:
- Your contributions to sports medicine in your local community/institution
- Your contributions to AOSSM
- Why you want to be a Traveling Fellow
- What you hope to achieve from the Fellowship
5. Upload your curriculum vitae

Submission Requirements:

All applications and letters of recommendation must be completed and submitted online

Deadline: November 7, 2025

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the deadline will not be considered

Note: As of the document date (2026-04-03), the 2026 application submissions are now closed.

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What American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 23
Total given: $890K
Median grant: $13K
Range: $8,000–$360K

By dollars: Illinois 40%, Massachusetts 17%, New York 9%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA; Rosemont, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
74% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.