ORS ISFR 3-Minute Research Pitch Competition 2026
Orthopaedic Research Society – International Section of Fracture Repair (ORS ISFR)
📌About the Event
ORS ISFR 3-Minute Research Pitch Competition 2026 is an online research-pitch competition for ORS Student, Post-Graduate, and Early Career members working in bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma, bone biology, or related fields. Participants get only 3 minutes and 1 slide to explain why their research matters, making it a strong opportunity for PhD students, postdocs, residents, fellows, and early-career researchers to build science communication skills and gain recognition in orthopaedic research.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: Orthopaedic Research Society – International Section of Fracture Repair (ORS ISFR)
- Mode of Conduct: Online
- Platform: Live via Zoom
- Event Date: 24 June 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central Time
- For India: approximately 10:30 PM, 24 June – 12:00 AM, 25 June 2026 IST
- Main Theme: Bone biology, bone regeneration, fracture repair, trauma, or related research areas
- Presentation Format: 3-minute pitch + 1 slide
- Q&A Format: After each pitch, 2 minutes are allowed for one question from the audience or judges.
- Content Focus: Presentations should focus on impact and importance, and should not be too data-heavy.
📅 Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 5 June 2026
- Participant Selection Notification: Expected by 12 June 2026
- Competition Date: 24 June 2026
- Competition Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central Time
- Mode: Live online via Zoom
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to ORS Student, Post-Graduate, and Early Career members who are also ISFR members.
- Who Can Apply: Suitable for PhD students, postdocs, residents, fellows, and early-career researchers working in bone biology, fracture repair, trauma, or bone regeneration.
- Indian Participants: Eligible, if they meet the required ORS/ISFR membership and academic criteria.
- Submission Requirement: Participants must submit a graphical abstract in PDF format.
- Pitch Format: Selected participants will give a 3-minute research pitch using 1 slide, followed by a short Q&A.
- Evaluation Process: Abstracts are reviewed by ORS ISFR judges based on significance, research impact, scientific rigor, and relevance to ISFR’s mission.
- Final Selection: Around 5–10 top abstracts are invited to present in the final online competition.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Cash Prize: Winner can receive up to $500 in prizes.
- Recognition: Winner will be featured by the ISFR Communication Committee.
- Research Exposure: Selected participants get a chance to present their work to the ORS ISFR research community.
- Skill Benefit: Helps students and early-career researchers improve research communication, public speaking, and scientific storytelling.