
Grants and Awards
We’ve been a leader in orthopaedic research funding for more than 67 years. Our rigorous peer review process ensures we fund only the best science and prepares our grant recipients to successfully compete for NIH and other large-scale funding after their OREF grants. We maintain a broad topic focus, funding research across all subspecialties and strive to fund studies that addresses the health care priorities of all communities.

Research Grants & Awards
Explore current and upcoming funding opportunities for residents, early and mid-career investigators.
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Researcher Profiles
Meet the investigators using their OREF grants to improve clinical practice and patient care.
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Resident Research Symposia
Regional and national symposia offer great opportunities for young investigators.
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Research Grant Search
Explore OREF-funded research back to the first grants awarded in 1955.
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OREF/NSCF Career Development Grant in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
Jeffrey T. Spang, MD
Patient Care Impact:
For patients with cartilage damage, better treatments that more closely replicate natural tissues
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