AO Research Institute Davos veterinary research fellowships support veterinarians in on-site orthopedic R&D projects to build research skills and address relevant clinical problems.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend covering one person’s living costs in Davos; 12 months, exceptionally six months
Summary: On-site fellowships train veterinarians in orthopedic research and development addressing relevant clinical problems at AO Research Institute Davos.
Key Information: A veterinary medicine degree is required; ACVS/ECVS board eligibility is advantageous but not required.
AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), supported by the AO Foundation, offers veterinary research fellowships for motivated veterinarians seeking practical, on-site research training in Davos, Switzerland. Fellows participate in research and development projects focused on relevant clinical problems, working within an international, multidisciplinary R&D team to develop research skills and produce tangible results in orthopedic research.
The program provides opportunities to obtain or refine research project management knowledge and build networks for future R&D and AO activities. Veterinary fellows have worked in preclinical research, animal models, orthopedic surgery, bone healing, and advanced imaging in musculoskeletal research. Fellows receive a certificate recognizing their AO Research Institute Davos fellowship.