The Irish Surgical Training Group (ISTG) are delighted to announce that applications are open for the 2026 ISTG Future Trainers’ Fellowship Grant.

Created in 2024, this fellowship bursary aims to recognise a surgical NCHD who has made significant contributions to technical skills teaching and peer mentorship during their training. For 2026, a grant of up to €10,000 is available for an NCHD(s) embarking on post-CCST fellowship - last year, two very deserving applicants were awarded €5,000 each. 

Specific eligibility criteria and details on the application process are outlined in the application forms attached and available through the ISTG website. The successful recipient(s) will be chosen by an independent committee based on the strength of their completed application form, CV, and consultant and peer references. Applications are welcome from both HST and non-scheme candidates. The closing date is April 30th 2026. Please email completed applications to irishsurgicaltraininggroup@gmail.com with "Future Trainers Fellowship Grant" as the subject line. 

• Grant application form
• Candidate criteria and eligibility

The Future Trainers’ Fellowship Grant will be presented at the 2026 ISTG Silver Scalpel Award Dinner.

Please contact irishsurgicaltraininggroup@gmail.com if you have queries regarding the Future Trainers Fellowship Grant.

Kind Regards,

RCSI on behalf of the ISTG