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OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Research Grant in Shoulder Care — Applications due September 15, 2010

Members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) are invited to apply for a clinical research grant in the field of shoulder care. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal or co-principal investigator. This grant is available through a generous contribution from the family of Charles A. Rockwood Jr., MD through an endowment fund established by the family to support this program. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract under specific aims, and be obvious from the title and the study design. A peer review committee, which will include representatives from OREF and ASES, will select the grant recipient. One grant of $50,000 for one year will be awarded for Project Year 2011.

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OREF Career Development Grant — Applications due September 15, 2010

These grants encourage a commitment to clinically relevant scientific research in orthopaedic surgery. Candidates must have completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery and demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in clinical training. Letters of support must offer evidence of the candidate’s potential to develop as an investigator. One grant of up to $225,000 over three years subject to annual review is offered for Project Year 2011.

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OREF Clinical Research Award — Applications closed for 2010

This award recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury. Manuscripts should be original and the lead author must be a member (or candidate member) of AAOS, ORS, Canadian Orthopaedic Association, or Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society. One award of $20,000 is offered. Manuscripts should represent a large body of cohesive scientific work generally reflecting years of investigation. If the submission reflects a single project, it should be of high significance and impact. This program is administered by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and submission guidelines are available on the AAOS Web site at this address: http://www.aaos.org/kappadelta. 

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OREF/Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Clinical Practice Award — Applications due September 1, 2010 & Recipients Notified October, 2010

OREF and the Current Concepts in Joint Replacement (CCJR) meetings, through the auspices of the Current Concepts Institute (CCI), invite manuscripts for the third OREF/Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Clinical Practice Award. Manuscripts must address completed investigations focusing on health care policy, clinical outcomes, or translational research which has immediate clinical impact in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. An award of $2,000 will be given in recognition of scientific achievement and clinical relevance. All orthopaedic surgeons who have completed residency and/or fellowship training and are in private practice, are eligible.

The primary author Award Recipient will be given the opportunity to present his/her paper at the 27th Annual Winter CCJR meeting in Orlando, Florida, December 8 - 11, 2010 and will join a faculty comprised of orthopaedic thought leaders, and attracts an international orthopaedic surgeon audience. As a faculty member, the Award Recipient’s travel expenses will be reimbursed by CCI, and her/his presentation will be included in the meeting’s enduring materials and will be considered for publication.

OREF will administer the selection process for this award. Submissions will be blinded, and an independent selection committee convened by OREF will determine the Award Recipient. 

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OREF/Goldberg Research Grant in Arthritis — Applications due September 15, 2010

New orthopaedic investigators are invited to apply for a research grant in the field of arthritis. The principal or co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal or co-principal investigator. This grant is available through a generous contribution from Victor M. Goldberg, MD through an endowment fund established to support this program. Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted. One grant of $50,000 for one year is available for Project Year 2011.

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OREF/POSNA Research Grant in Pediatric Orthopaedics — Applications due September 15, 2010

This grant provides seed money and start-up funding for a new investigator doing clinically relevant research in the topic area of pediatric orthopaedics. The principal or co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America who is working at an institution in the U.S. or Canada. PhDs and DVMs are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department. Funds may not be used for salary. Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted. One grant of up to $80,000 payable over two years, conditional on annual review, is available for Project Year 2011.

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OREF Research Grant in Adult Reconstruction — Applications due September 15, 2010

Availability to be confirmed, subject to funding commitment
This grant provides seed money and start-up funding for a new investigator doing clinically relevant research in the topic area of adult reconstruction. The principal or co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon. PhDs and DVMs are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department. Funds may not be used for salary. Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted. One grant of $100,000 for up to two years, subject to annual review, is available for Project Year 2011.

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ORS/OREF Travel Awards in Orthopaedic Research Translation — Applications due September 1, 2010
 
ORS/OREF Travel Awards in Orthopaedic Research Translation recognize clinician scientists and clinical investigators in the early stages of their careers for playing a key or leading role in an original research project in clinical or translational medicine, demonstrating excellence in training, and a commitment to orthopaedic research.  Five recipients will receive free registration and will present their work at the 2011 ORS Annual Meeting and be given a $500 honorarium, up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement, and two additional years free ORS Annual Meeting registration.  To be eligible an applicant must have obtained an MD, DO, DDM, DPT, DDS, or equivalent, have an active independent clinical practice, and be no more than 5 years past completion of a clinical residency or fellowship program. The 5 years of eligibility are defined from the date of completion of residency training or clinical subspecialty fellowship training. Must submit an abstract for the ORS Annual Meeting and must be the first and presenting author of the abstract.

Please visit the ORS website at http://www.ors.org/travel_awards.html to learn more about this award and the submission process. 

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OREF/Stryker Prospective Clinical Research Grant — Applications closed for 2010

The OREF/Stryker Prospective Clinical Research Grant provides funding for a promising prospective clinical research project in an area of high clinical importance in orthopaedic surgery relating to adult reconstruction, spine care, sports medicine, or trauma. One $150,000 grant will be awarded as follows: $50,000 per year for three years, conditional upon annual review. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims, and be obvious from the title and study design. The principal or co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal or co-principal investigator. An orthopaedic resident or fellow may apply with documentation that he or she will be in a staff position at the time the grant commences. Funds may not be used for salary.  

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OREF Young Investigator Grant in Total Joint and Trauma Surgery — Applications due September 15, 2010
Formerly known as the Career Development Grant in Total Joint and Trauma Surgery
Six grants for 2011 have been made possible through support provided by Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

This one-year grant provides up to $50,000 to advance the training of the next generation of orthopaedists who have a clinical or scientific interest in total joint surgery and/or trauma treatment.  Orthopaedic surgeons in approved orthopaedic residency and fellowship programs, or having completed formal training within the last four (4) years* may apply by submitting a proposal for an individual plan for further research investigation.  PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator.  Six grants will be given for Project Year 2011, two of which are reserved for members of JRGOS and/or RJOS will be reviewed and recipients selected by members of JRGOS and RJOS.  Minority and female orthopaedic surgeons are encouraged to apply.

*This requirement is flexible if a sabbatical or leave of absence was taken during the candidate’s early career and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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OREF Young Investigator Grant — Applications due September 15, 2010
 
This one-year grant provides up to $50,000 to advance the scientific training of the next generation of orthopaedists. Orthopaedic surgeons in approved orthopaedic residency and fellowship programs, or having completed formal training within the last four years* may apply by submitting a proposal for an individual plan for further research investigation. Two grants will be given for Project Year 2011.  

*This requirement is flexible if a sabbatical or leave of absence was taken during the candidate’s early career and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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OREF/Zachary B. Friedenberg, MD Clinician Scientist Grant — Applications due September 15, 2010

The objective of this grant is to encourage young surgeons to pursue a career as a clinician scientist, with a special emphasis on continued research activity.  The grant will be made to an orthopaedic surgeon to allow the recipient to spend 40% or more of his or her time (two workdays each week) in research for a period of up to three years. Thanks to generous support from the Zachary Friedenberg Endowment Fund, one grant of up to $100,000 per year for up to three years, conditional upon annual review, will be considered.  This will provide a stipend to compensate for the projected loss of income that would result from devoting less time to clinical practice and more time to research, but no funds for the costs of the research itself.  In return, the recipient is required to serve as a role model for orthopaedic residents, interns and medical students in the practice and science of musculoskeletal surgery, organize and participate in conferences, and work with students, interns and residents in the operating room.

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OREF/Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Research Grant — Applications due September 15, 2010

This grant provides seed money and start-up funding for a new investigator doing research in the topic areas of stem cells and orthopaedic allograft research.  One grant totaling up to $100,000 for a maximum time period of two years is available, conditional upon annual review, thanks to generous support from the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation.  Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims, and be explicit in both the project title and the study design.  The principal investigator or the co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon.  PhDs and DVMs are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator or co-principal investigator.  Funds may not be used for salary.  Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted.  

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AAHKS/OREF Research Grant in Adult Reconstruction — Applications due September 15, 2010

This grant provides seed money and start-up funding for a new investigator doing clinically relevant research in the topic area of adult reconstruction. One grant totaling $40,000 for one year is available for Project Year 2011. The principal investigator or the co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. PhDs and DVMs are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator or co-principal investigator. Funds may not be used for salary. Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted. 

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AFSH/OREF Hand Surgeon-Scientist Grant — Applications due December 1, 2010

The American Foundation for Surgery (AFSH)/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Hand Surgeon-Scientist Grant recognizes a young orthopaedic hand surgeon who has demonstrated success as both a clinician and a researcher, and provides a base of financial support that will ensure sufficient protected time to develop a long and productive career in academic surgery.

The grant is designed to support young faculty members at teaching institutions with accredited programs in orthopaedic surgery.  Applications are invited from individuals who demonstrate success in research by receiving extramural research funding in 2009 or later under one or more K08 or K23 awards from the National Institutes of Health. 

The grant provides up to $75,000 per year for up to five years, subject to annual review. This support is intended to replace clinical practice salary lost by redirecting time to research, and help offset the recipient’s reduced clinical productivity.  Recipients will be required to provide written progress reports each year on the anniversary of the start of funding.

Preference will be given to researchers who are conducting clinical/translational research with an emphasis on improving clinical care. Applicants must be members of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Applications are now being accepted and must be received by AFSH no later than December 1, 2010.  For more information, please contact Sarah Meyer Hughes at smeyerhughes@assh.org or (847) 384-1436.

This grant is subject to availability.  Only newly funded K08/K23 awardees (in 2009 and beyond) will be considered for funding to begin in 2011.

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RJOS/OREF/DePuy Career Development Grant in Women’s Musculoskeletal Health — Applications due September 15, 2010

With support from DePuy Orthopaedics, this Award will help train and develop female orthopaedic surgeons to improve knowledge in the area of women’s musculoskeletal health, and enhance the understanding of gender and diversity differences in the outcomes of orthopaedic procedures. The candidate must be a female orthopaedic surgeon who is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. The amount of the award is $45,000 for one year.

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