That could see Ferris take part in the latter stages of Ireland's Six Nations campaign and would see him return to the Ulster side for their Heineken Cup quarter-final clash with Saracens and the business end of the RaboDirect PRO12 season.
And with Ulster looking impressive in their European pool and currently top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table, Ferris is convinced he can get his hands on a trophy this season.
"Ireland and Ulster are both doing very well so I want to play my part as I believe there are trophies to be won at the end of it," he said.
"I'm focused on getting back in action as my season hasn't started properly. I'm just building up my fitness now.
"We have a great bunch of lads at Ulster, with a great atmosphere in the dressing room, but that all comes from winning, and we intend to keep that going.
"Mark (Anscombe) has built on what Brian McLaughlin left behind, and the foundations laid by David Humphreys.
"He listens to the players in one-to-one meetings and is open to ideas, so you can't ask more than that."
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