The Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc.
The “Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc.” was established in November 2020 to support the advancement of information and techniques to improve the science and knowledge for surgeons treating patients with early arthritis and damage to the articular surface in joints. Contributors to the Foundation support new directions in education, research and transmission of information about cartilage repair and joint preservation. The foundation is receiving donations from members and organisations.
Mission
To promote research and education in the field of cartilage repair and joint preservation.
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Donations & Gifts
Individual and corporate donations* can be made via bank transfer, or through PayPal by following this link, or by scanning the QR code:
October 11-14, 2025
New Initiative "30 under 30" Scholarships
The Foundation is proud to launch a new initiative, offering free registration to 30 outstanding applicants under the age of 30 for the 18th ICRS World Congress in Boston.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be 30 years old or younger at the time of application.
- Applicants should be studying or working in a field aligned with the ICRS mission.
Application instructions:
Checklist for the online application (deadline February 28, 2025, 12 noon CET):
- Official document showing that the field of study is relevant to the ICRS mission.
- Official document that shows the date of birth.
The application deadline is February 28, 2025 (12 noon CET)
Donate now and support new educational initiatives!
ICRS Global Access Fellowship
This initiative by ICRS and the Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc. provides an opportunity for young orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows or scientists from South America, Africa and Asia who are interested in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation. These regions are currently underrepresented in the ICRS membership. The ICRS Global Access Fellowship offers fully hosted participation for ICRS educational events.
As part of the ICRS Global Access Fellowship, a fellow will be sent to the upcoming 8th Surgical Skills Course & Wet Lab in Doha/Qatar from February 6-9, 2025. This call is now closed.
The next ICRS Global Access Fellowship will be awarded for the 6th ICRS Lab Skills Course in Utrecht, Netherlands, April 14-16, 2025. This call is open until December 20, 2024
With your support, we strive to create more Global Access fellowship opportunities for future ICRS educational events. Donate now!
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📍 Address
Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc.
c/o Cartilage Executive Office GmbH
Spitalsstrasse 190A, CH-8623 Wetzikon/ZH
📧 Email
foundation@cartilage.org | ceo@cartilage.org