COSECSA is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for young surgeons to present their work at the 126th Annual Congress of the Japan Surgical Society, taking place 23rd–25th April 2026 in Sendai, Japan.
Through a generous invitation by the Japanese Surgical Society, three young COSECSA surgeons will be selected to present original research papers. Each selected participant will receive:
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Free Congress Participation
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USD 4,000 stipend to support travel, accommodation, and other expenses
Eligibility Criteria:
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Final-year COSECSA FCS Trainees (sitting FCS exams in 2025)
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Fellows who completed COSECSA training and were awarded Fellowship in 2023 or 2024
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Previous Lindsay Stewart Award winners and COSECSA/RCSI research grant recipients are especially encouraged to apply.
Submission Requirements:
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Paper Title
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Abstract (max 250 words)
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Completed PowerPoint presentation
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Updated CV
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Supervisor’s Reference
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Motivation Letter
Deadline: 25th August 2025
Selection will be completed by the end of September. All applicants must have a valid passport and institutional permission to travel.
Apply Now via this link:
https://forms.gle/LQVb7C55CqFw1hty5
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