APPLICATION for the BMRC/EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship

BMRC/EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship

EUROSPINE and the Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) are proud to announce the BMRC/EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship — a one-year research fellowship designed to strengthen global collaboration in musculoskeletal science.

This fellowship offers one year of cutting-edge musculoskeletal research training at one of four BMRC-affiliated laboratories in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Before completing your application, please review the four BMRC Host Laboratories on the EUROSPINE website. https://www.eurospine.org/research/bmrc/eurospine-visiting-research-scholarship/

You will be asked to indicate your preferred host laboratory (or up to two) and provide a short explanation for your choice.

Programme start: 1 July 2026
Award amount: USD 44,905
Application deadline: 15 December 2025
Notification: 15 January 2026

For any questions, contact: education@eurospine.org

Section 1: Personal Information

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* Enter your first name.

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* Enter your last name.

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* Institution / Affiliation

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* Position / Title

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* Country of residence

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* At what email address would you like to be contacted?

Section 2 – Eligibility Confirmation

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* To continue, you must answer YES to all eligibility questions.
If you are not yet eligible, we encourage you to stay connected with EUROSPINE for future fellowship or research opportunities.

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Are you an active EUROSPINE member residing in Europe or the United Kingdom?	Are you an active EUROSPINE member residing in Europe or the United Kingdom? Yes	Are you an active EUROSPINE member residing in Europe or the United Kingdom? No
Are you within five years of starting your first professional appointment (excluding approved leaves)?	Are you within five years of starting your first professional appointment (excluding approved leaves)? Yes	Are you within five years of starting your first professional appointment (excluding approved leaves)? No
Have you previously received grants exceeding USD 75,000 per year in direct research support?	Have you previously received grants exceeding USD 75,000 per year in direct research support? Yes	Have you previously received grants exceeding USD 75,000 per year in direct research support? No
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States for 12 months, or do you meet the eligibility criteria for a J-1 Research Scholar Visa?	Are you legally eligible to work in the United States for 12 months, or do you meet the eligibility criteria for a J-1 Research Scholar Visa? Yes	Are you legally eligible to work in the United States for 12 months, or do you meet the eligibility criteria for a J-1 Research Scholar Visa? No

Section 3 – Education and Training

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* Education / Training (Institution, Degree, Year, Field)

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* Previous Employment Positions

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* Professional Achievements to Date

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* Honours and Awards

Section 4 – Research Interests and Laboratory Alignment

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* Main research interests in musculoskeletal or spine scienceProfessional Achievements to Date

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* Interest in the BMRC/EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship (motivation)

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* Preferred BMRC Host Laboratory Select up to two options.

Biodynamics Laboratory – Biomechanics and imaging-based studies of joint motion and degeneration (PI: Dr. William Anderst)

Ferguson Spine Research Laboratory – Intervertebral disc biology, inflammation, and regenerative therapies (PIs: Drs. Nam Vo, Gwendolyn Sowa, Joon Lee)

Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Spine Research (POSR) – Multi-institutional clinical research network advancing surgical innovation and outcomes (PI: Dr. Joon Lee)

BMRC BioBank – Musculoskeletal tissue and data repository supporting genomic and proteomic research (PI: Dr. Joon Lee)

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* Explanation of your chosen host laboratory (max 150 words)

Describe alignment of your research interests.

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* Research skills or techniques relevant to the proposed project.

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* How this fellowship would advance your professional trajectory.

Section 5 – Uploads

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* Recent photograph

Please upload a recent photograph. The allowable format includes pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg, jpeg and gif. File size limit is 16MB

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* Motivation letter

Please upload your motivation letter maximum one page. The allowable format includes pdf, doc, and docx. File size limit is 16MB

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* Curriculum vitae

Please upload your up to date CV. It will be very helpful if you include previous EUROSPINE participation in all activities and committees. The allowable format includes pdf, doc, and docx. File size limit is 16MB

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* Other supporting documents (combined single file)

Please upload other supporting documents for example recommendation letters. Please combine them in one file. The allowable format includes pdf, doc, docx, png, jpg and jpeg. File size limit is 16MB

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Section 6 – Declaration and Data Protection

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* Declaration of authenticity (“I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete.”)

Yes

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* Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?

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* Agreement to data protection terms (below)

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Data Protection

By submitting this application, the applicant acknowledges that their personal data will be processed and may be transferred outside of the EU or Switzerland.

EUROSPINE has developed a policy to address privacy concerns. For more information, please review the EUROSPINE Privacy Policy: https://www.eurospine.org/privacy-policy/.

The applicant hereby agrees and consents to their personal information being collected via this application and to be processed, stored, and treated in accordance with EUROSPINE’s Privacy Policy.

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* Enter your first name.

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* Enter your last name.

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* Institution / Affiliation

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* Position / Title

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* Country of residence

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* At what email address would you like to be contacted?

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* To continue, you must answer YES to all eligibility questions.If you are not yet eligible, we encourage you to stay connected with EUROSPINE for future fellowship or research opportunities.

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* Education / Training (Institution, Degree, Year, Field)

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* Previous Employment Positions

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* Professional Achievements to Date

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* Honours and Awards

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* Main research interests in musculoskeletal or spine scienceProfessional Achievements to Date

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* Interest in the BMRC/EUROSPINE Visiting Research Scholarship (motivation)

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* Preferred BMRC Host Laboratory Select up to two options.

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* Explanation of your chosen host laboratory (max 150 words)Describe alignment of your research interests.

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* Research skills or techniques relevant to the proposed project.

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* How this fellowship would advance your professional trajectory.

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* Recent photograph

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* Motivation letter

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* Curriculum vitae

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* Other supporting documents (combined single file)

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* Declaration of authenticity (“I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete.”)

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* Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns?

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* Agreement to data protection terms (below)

* To continue, you must answer YES to all eligibility questions.
If you are not yet eligible, we encourage you to stay connected with EUROSPINE for future fellowship or research opportunities.

* Explanation of your chosen host laboratory (max 150 words)

Describe alignment of your research interests.