SIOMMMS-IFMRS Fellow Day
SIOMMMS-IFMRS Fellow Day, 13 December 2025
SIOMMMS is happy to welcome candidates to the third edition of SIOMMMS-IFMRS International Fellow Day that will be held in Siena during the XXV SIOMMMS National Congress (Siena, 13-15 December 2025). Siena is widely considered one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, particularly known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and the unique Piazza del Campo. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcases a remarkable blend of art, architecture, and urban planning that has influenced other cities. The city’s charm lies in its ability to transport visitors back in time, with its winding streets, impressive cathedral and the lively atmosphere surrounding Piazza del Campo. The workshop is designed to bring together excellent international young scientists working in bone research, for data discussion and networking. One senior invited speaker, will present his/her lecture and will stay for the entire duration of the event and will interact with the attendees, providing mentorships. Students, postdocs, and early-stage investigators from all over the world are encouraged to submit an abstract and, if selected, will be asked to present their work, in English. A maximum number of 15 candidates will be selected, with a balance of basic and clinical researchers.WHAT DOES SIOMMMS OFFER?
- Accommodation: 2 hotel nights in Siena (12 and 13 December 2025)
- Registration fee for the National Congress: waived
- Interactive Lunch on 13 December 2025
- Young Researchers Dinner on 13 December 2025
ELIGIBILITY
- The candidate must be an early career scientist, in training (PhD student) or with maximum 7 years after the completion of PhD, or under 35 years old at the time of application
- The abstract, in English, must be original and must not contain published data. Project ideas will also be welcome
- The applicant must be the first and presenting author of the abstract
- Abstracts submitted for the general congress may also be submitted to the Fellow Day program
HOW TO APPLY
- Send your CV (max. 2 pages)
- Abstract title length: max. 25 words
- Abstract body length: max. 300 words including numbers and symbols. You can also use one table and one image
- Please save your abstract as a Word Document (.docx, .doc or .pdf)
DEADLINE
- The deadline for applications is 2 November 2025.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The official language of the SIOMMMS-IFMRS Fellow Day will be English.
- The SIOMMMS National Congress will be held in Italian, but selected participants will have the opportunity to attend the international sessions, in English, planned for 13 and 14 December.
- You will be responsible for booking your own travel arrangements.