IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships 2027–2028: $25,000 Stipend for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
The IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships 2027–2028 are now accepting applications from early- to mid-career oral and maxillofacial surgeons seeking advanced international clinical training. The fellowship offers an opportunity to spend 12 months at a leading oral and maxillofacial surgery centre in India or China, with a USD $25,000 stipend to support the fellowship experience.
Applications opened on 13 October 2026, and the deadline is 29 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
The programme is designed to strengthen specialist surgical knowledge, international collaboration and patient care by providing immersive training in two specialised fields: Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery and Oncology & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery.
About the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship
The IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowship Programme provides advanced international training for oral and maxillofacial surgeons who want to develop their clinical and surgical expertise.
Selected Fellows spend a full year in a high-volume clinical environment, working alongside experienced surgeons and internationally recognised mentors. The programme is intended not only to benefit individual surgeons but also to strengthen oral and maxillofacial surgery services in their home institutions and communities.
Fellows are expected to take the knowledge and skills gained during the programme back to their home countries and share them with colleagues, trainees and patients.
Two Fellowship Specialisations
Applicants can choose between two fellowship tracks.
Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery
This fellowship focuses on advanced clinical and surgical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of cleft lip and palate and complex craniofacial conditions.
Training is offered at leading centres in India, including GSR Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery in Hyderabad and Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital in Bangalore. The final training location is determined by the IAOMS Foundation Fellowship Committee.
Oncology & Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery
The second pathway focuses on advanced oncologic surgery and microvascular reconstruction. Fellows will gain exposure to complex oncologic and reconstructive cases while training in high-volume specialist environments in China.
Training sites include Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology in Beijing and Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital in Shanghai.
What Does the Fellowship Provide?
The IAOMS Foundation fellowship provides several forms of professional and financial support.
Successful Fellows receive a USD $25,000 stipend, paid in four instalments, to help cover expenses such as travel, accommodation, meals and local transportation. Host institutions may also provide or assist with housing, meals or transportation.
Beyond the financial support, Fellows receive advanced clinical experience, international mentorship and opportunities to build professional relationships with specialists and academic leaders from around the world.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is aimed at early- to mid-career oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
Applicants must be current IAOMS members with at least two years of membership before applying and must agree to maintain active membership through 31 December 2028.
Candidates must also hold a dental or medical degree, as required in their country or jurisdiction, and must have completed basic oral and maxillofacial surgery training by 30 June 2026. They must be within five years of completing that training when they apply.
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English and demonstrate a commitment to sharing their knowledge with colleagues and trainees after completing the fellowship.
Application Requirements
Applicants should prepare an online application, personal statement, current CV and professional headshot. They must also provide a letter from their training programme director, a letter outlining their current surgical privileges, two additional recommendation letters and three professional references.
A signed confidentiality agreement is also required.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the IAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowships 2027–2028 is 29 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Applications will be reviewed in December 2026, with interviews expected in early to mid-January 2027 and applicant notifications by late January 2027.
This fellowship is an opportunity for qualified oral and maxillofacial surgeons to gain specialised international training, develop global professional networks and bring advanced surgical knowledge back to their institutions and communities.
