Applications are currently being accepted for The Operating Room Global (TORG) Global Research Fellowship 2026/2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The TORG Global Research Fellowship, Cohort 2 (2026/2027), is designed for emerging healthcare researchers seeking practical experience in planning, conducting and communicating research. Fellows undertake an approved project with guidance from an assigned Global Research Mentor and participate in structured academic activities throughout the programme.
Selected fellows can expect structured mentorship, research skills development and support throughout the research process.
Key areas of development include:
These areas are particularly relevant to researchers who are building their research experience and want to strengthen their ability to contribute to scientific knowledge.
The programme’s emphasis on mentorship may also help participants better understand the practical steps involved in moving from an initial research idea to communicating completed work.
The Fellowship welcomes applicants across healthcare, academic and research settings who can demonstrate motivation, a feasible research idea and the ability to participate in the programme. Applicants may be at different stages of their research development, including beginners seeking structured support.
Applicants should be prepared to:
Admission is competitive and depends on eligibility, project feasibility and available mentorship capacity.
The application is completed online in multiple sections. Applicants will be asked to provide:
Personal and professional details, current institution and academic qualifications.
Research experience, relevant skills and TORG membership or leadership status.
A proposed research title, background, research question, objectives, methodology, setting and feasibility information.
Information about research access, governance arrangements, available resources and programme commitment.
Motivation and expected outcomes.
Supporting documents, including a current CV, academic qualification evidence, a preliminary research concept note where available, and a professional photograph.
Required declarations and electronic confirmation.
Documents to prepare
CV: Current curriculum vitae.
Academic qualifications: Relevant certificate evidence, combined into a single PDF where applicable.
Research concept note: Preliminary concept note in Word format (DOCX), preferably 1–2 pages.
Professional photograph: JPG or PNG image.
Other evidence: TORG membership/leadership documentation where applicable and any relevant supporting research documents.
The online application form specifies the accepted file types and upload requirements.
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