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Empowering Tomorrow’s Surgeons, One Scholarship at a Time

Who We Are
 

Welcome to the Young Surgeons Initiative Ireland — a student-led scholarship program supporting medical students across Ireland who are passionate about research. From first year to final year, if you’re working on a clinical or surgical project, we want to support your journey.
Each year, we offer 20 research bursaries through a competitive process, including:
  • 5 Gold Scholarships (€300) for top-ranked projects
  • 15 Standard Scholarships (€150) for outstanding entries
Let your curiosity lead the way — and we’ll help fund the rest.
At the Young Surgeons Initiative Ireland, we believe the future of surgery begins with bold questions and early research.
Our mission is to empower medical students in Ireland with the recognition and support needed to explore surgical innovation, contribute to clinical science, and build strong academic foundations.
We aim to remove small financial barriers so that big ideas can thrive.

Our 
Mission

Who Can Apply

  • Medical students currently enrolled in any Irish medical school (Years 1–4/5/6)

  • Projects must be relevant to clinical surgery or public health

  • CREC/Ethical approval must be applied for/obtained before application 

How to Apply 

Applications are submitted through our online form. You’ll be asked to provide:​

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  • A project summary (max 300 words)

  • Details about your project 

  • CREC/Ethical approval letter/Application form 

  • Project timeline 

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Key Dates 

Applications open - September 25

Deadline to apply - October 25

Award results - November 15

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Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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