The ARI-APOA Research Fellowship 2027 by AO Foundation offers early-career clinicians a two-week, hands-on program in advanced musculoskeletal research at AO Research Institute Davos.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates: October 12, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Covers international travel, visa, daily living (~CHF 1,500 for 2 weeks), and housing in Davos for five fellows
Summary: Two-week immersive fellowship for early-career orthopedic clinicians to advance musculoskeletal research at AO Research Institute Davos, Switzerland.
The ARI-APOA Research Fellowship 2027 is a collaborative initiative by the AO Foundation, AO Research Institute Davos, and the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association (APOA). It offers five early-career clinicians specializing in trauma, orthopaedics, or spine the opportunity to participate in a two-week, hands-on research program at the AO Research Institute in Davos, Switzerland. The fellowship is designed to strengthen scientific exchange, foster professional growth, and build a global peer network among clinicians interested in advancing orthopedic trauma care and musculoskeletal research. Participants will gain exposure to cutting-edge translational research, refine their research proposals, and receive mentorship from international experts.