Awards & Fellowships
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Detailed information and regulations will be available soon.
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Detailed information and regulations will be available soon.
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Regulamento e informações detalhadas disponíveis brevemente.
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Applications for this award must be submitted by September 30th via email to spot@spot.pt, using the provided template. Please refer to the scholarship regulations for more details.
(Appplicants have to be Orthopaedic residents doing their residency in Portugal)
Do you have a scientific project but don't know how to bring it to life?
Do you have a research idea but need support to develop it?
In response to the challenges of balancing research with clinical practice, the SPOT Biomechanics Section launched the Shark Tank – Research and Biomechanics initiative in 2022, held during the SPOT National Annual Meeting.
Following the positive feedback received, we are pleased to announce that the event will take place again this year.
Submit your research proposal by 30 October to spot@spot.pt, using the attached application form.A panel of national experts in the fields of Biomechanics and Biomaterials will be available to help you refine and develop your project.
The six best proposals will be selected and presented at the Shark Tank – Research and Biomechanics event, which will take place during the SPOT National Annual Meeting on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, in the afternoon.
This is a unique opportunity to receive support in turning your idea into reality through mentorship, guidance from experienced researchers, and access to laboratories and institutions working in your area of interest, whenever possible within the most suitable geographical region.
The best proposal will be awarded a €5,000 prize to support the development of the project.
SPOT Biomechanics Section Coordination
As candidaturas a Bolsas para Internos SPOT deverão ser feitas até ao dia 30 de Setembro, por e-mail, para spot@spot.pt, feitas neste template. Consulte o regulamento das bolsas
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Application deadline – 30 September 2026. Applications should be sent to spot@spot.pt.
The fellowships are intended for Orthopaedic Surgeons from the African Countries with Portuguese as an Official Language (PALOP).
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The Portuguese Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (SPOT), through its Research Support Committee, is pleased to announce the BLICS Scholarship 2027, which will enable 10 Orthopaedic Residents to attend the 2027 edition of the BLICS – Blended Learning Introduction to Clinical Studies course.
Application deadline - 30 October 2026.