The ESTS Biology Club is looking for early-career thoracic surgeons to apply for its Robotic Research Fellowship 2025. Applications for the ESTS Biology Club Fellowship 2025 are now available. This program is held at the University Hospital Zurich and lasts three months. It gives surgeons a chance to dive into robotic-assisted thoracic surgery research. Fellows will not just watch but work on real projects focused on robotic surgery and studying results using the ESTS Robotic Surgery Database. The goal is to build skills in minimally invasive methods and use data to improve patient care. After finishing in May 2026 fellows should go back to their home countries ready to start or grow robotic surgery programs in their own hospitals.
Key Points:
- A fellowship for young thoracic surgeons in 2025.
- Three months of research training in Zurich.
- Hands-on work with robotic surgery projects and detailed data sets.
- Learn advanced minimally invasive techniques and data-based care.
- Graduates will lead global robotic surgery efforts after May 2026.
ESTS Biology Club Fellowship Summary
| Fellowship In | Switzerland |
| Available For | Both (European & Non-European) |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Apply Date | April 1, 2025 |
Also See: Three-Week Jefferson Fellowship 2025: Fully Funded
Fellowship Benefits
- The total grant amount is 18000 CHF.
- The grant includes a 10% extra to handle paperwork and other admin tasks.
- Part of the grant money will go toward the fellow’s salary.
- Travel costs for the fellowship will be paid back as part of the grant.
- Funds are set aside to cover project-related costs like supplies and equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants need an MD and must be in postdoctoral thoracic surgery training.
- Candidates must be under 40 years old.
- Must be fluent in English or German.
- Must be part of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS).
- Home institution must have robotic surgery equipment.
- Open to candidates from any country (European or non-European).
Required Documents
- CV and bibliography.
- Research project outline.
- Letter of support from home institution.
Application Process for the ESTS Biology Club Fellowship 2025
Prepare the needed documents mentioned above. Submit the application by 1 April 2025. Applications are reviewed by the selection committee. The top 3 candidates present their projects at the ESTS annual meeting. Apply link is given below.
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