Orthopaedic Research Society Women’s Research Fellowship

The Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship offers support of up to $50,000 to promote women in science. This is an opportunity for an ORS member who identifies as a woman or as gender non-conforming (non-binary, gender fluid, etc.).

The award winner should be a recent PhD recipient (within the last four years) in science or engineering, a full time post-doctoral fellow, and should be conducting translational orthopaedic research with an experienced research advisor. Translational research is defined as research with a clearly articulated vision of how it can lead to improved musculoskeletal health of individuals.

Eligibility

• Identify as a woman or gender non-conforming (non-binary, gender fluid, etc.).
• Post-doc (less than 5 years after obtaining PhD). Must maintain post-doc status throughout the Fellowship (faculty members, MD’s/PhD’s are ineligible).
• Obtained a PhD in science or engineering.
• Conducting research in a field that will advance orthopedic science and technology.
• Affiliated with a US based non-profit, public or private institution of higher education, such as teaching hospitals, medical schools, universities, colleges or research institution (Awards may not be transferred outside the US).
• Have a legal working status in the US. Must be a citizen or permanent resident or have a visa that extends beyond the fellowship. Please upload a copy of your visa.
• Member of the ORS in good standing, or will apply for membership at the time of submission