Junior Prize

This award aims to recognise a SECEC Junior member who demonstrates particular merit in shoulder and elbow research.

At stake : the winner will be hosted for 2 days in a SECEC Education Center

Application information


The submission should be presented in English.


It should include :

* a motivational letter outlining your career achievements, contributions to the field of shoulder and elbow surgery and future goals.

* include a recommendation letter from a mentor, supervisor or senior colleague attesting to the applicant’s skills, achievements and potential as a future leader in shoulder and elbow surgeon.


It should list :

* your academic papers in indexed journals and in book chapters related to shoulder and elbow surgery detailing if you are first or co-author;

* your participation in research projects;

* your congress presentations (oral and poster) as first author in SECEC congresses and in other shoulder and elbow meetings;

* your fellowship experiences.

Important : the same topic should not be listed in several sections (academic paper, research project, congress presentation).



Applications are reviewed and selected by the Research & Development Committee.

The decision is communicated directly to the applicants and the winners will be announced on social media.

Applications open on 18 August 2025

Deadline : 30 September 2025

Only SECEC Junior members having completed their residency within the past 3 years can apply.





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