The Clinical Traveling Fellowship from the North American Spine Society funds spine specialists to observe and exchange clinical knowledge at multiple leading spine centers for one month.
Funder: North American Spine Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Traveling Fellowship application deadline, 2027 cycle | projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $3,000–$7,000 for travel and housing (one-month, multi-center clinical experience)
Summary: Supports NASS members in visiting 3–5 spine centers for advanced clinical observation and knowledge exchange in spine care.
Key Information: NASS membership required; international applicants eligible; current-year acceptance letters from host centers required.
The Clinical Traveling Fellowship is designed to foster advanced clinical training for spine specialists by enabling recipients to spend at least one month visiting three to five different spine centers. The fellowship promotes the exchange of clinical knowledge and techniques, broadens perspectives on spine care, and supports the professional development of multidisciplinary spine practitioners. Funding is intended primarily for travel and housing expenses, and recipients are required to share their experiences with the broader NASS community.