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Research Fellowship in Biological Disc Repair, Regeneration, and Tissue Engineering

Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery / Cornell University Biomedical Engineering

⌖ New York, New York · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Applicants should hold a degree in biomedical engineering (or related discipline) or M.D. and/or Ph.D.
Funding
One fully funded position with benefits; stated salary $58,500-$65,863.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Two years.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A two-year fully funded research fellowship in biological disc repair and tissue engineering co-mentored by Lawrence Bonassar and Roger Haertl.

Tissue engineering strategies for disc repair, regeneration and replacement; in vivo biological total disc replacement and annulus fibrosus repair; clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery and navigation.

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Weill Cornell Neurological Surgery - Disc Regeneration Research FellowshipLast checked 20 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Applicants should hold a degree in biomedical engineering (or related discipline) or M.D. and/or Ph.D.

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Training level & pathway

Research fellowship · Research & academic

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Participation / hands-on scope

Tissue engineering strategies for disc repair, regeneration and replacement; in vivo biological total disc replacement and annulus fibrosus repair; clinical research in minimally invasive spine surgery and navigation.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Two years.
Positions
One
Application route
Fellowship application materials may be sent to Roger Härtl
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
roh9005@med.cornell.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Applicants should hold a degree in biomedical engineering (or related discipline) or M.D. and/or Ph.D.

Funding and support

One fully funded position with benefits; stated salary $58,500-$65,863.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Cover letter outlining interests
  • CV
  • Names and contact information for at least three references

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery / Cornell University Biomedical Engineering

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Weill Cornell Neurological Surgery - Disc Regeneration Research Fellowship
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
20 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
20 Apr 2027
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