Clinical research fellowships
The AO Foundation Clinical Research Fellowship provides immersive, mentored clinical research training in Switzerland for AO Trauma and AO CMF members to develop and publish their own clinical research projects.
Funder: AO Foundation (https://www.aofoundation.org)
Due Dates: August 24, 2026 (AO CMF) | September 28, 2026 (AO Trauma)
Funding Amounts: Covers travel to Switzerland and local accommodation; duration typically 3 months on-site.
Summary: Immersive, mentored clinical research training in Switzerland for AO Trauma and AO CMF members seeking to advance their clinical research skills.
Key Information: Applicants must be AO Trauma or AO CMF members and meet specific clinical and publication criteria.
Description
The AO Foundation's Clinical Research Fellowships provide medical professionals with intensive, hands-on training in clinical research methodology at the AO Innovation Translation Center in Switzerland. Selected fellows participate in a three-month, on-site program where they bring their own research ideas or datasets and receive mentorship from the AO ITC Clinical Evidence team. The fellowship covers all aspects of clinical research, including protocol development, ethical conduct, project and data management, statistical analysis, systematic literature review, meta-analysis, data presentation, and manuscript preparation for journal submission. The program emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and practical experience, with a strong track record of helping fellows transform research concepts into publishable studies.
