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Grant application deadlines and requirements vary, so please read each grant description carefully. RFAs may be accessed on proposalCentral once the grant opens. RFAs include all eligibility requirements.

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Closed Grants: grants listed below may open for another grant cycle pending funding availability and other factors. Please visit the Grant Programs page for a list of currently scheduled grants.

  • OREF/MTEC Solutions to Accelerate Return-to-Readiness following Musculoskeletal Injuries Grant
  • OREF/AAOS Injectable Orthobiologics Knee Osteoarthritis Research Grant
  • OREF/AANA Foundation Multimodal Musculoskeletal Perioperative
         Pain Management Research Grant 
  • OREF Osteoarthritis Research Grant 
  • OREF/MTF Biologics Research Grant 
  • OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant
  • OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant
  • Resident Research Project Grant - Round 1
  • OREF New Investigator Grant (2023 funding)
  • OREF Career Development Grant (2023 funding)
  • OREF Prospective Clinical Research Grant (2023 funding)
  • OREF/OTA Enhancing Recovery from Soft-Tissue Injury Occurring in Conjunction with Skeletal Trauma Research Grant funded by Arthrex
  • Friedenberg Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant
  • Sports Medicine Multicenter Research Grant
  • OREF Etiology of Hip Osteoarthritis Grant in Honor of William H. Harris, MD
  • The OREF Impact of Regulatory Policies on the Patient-Physician Relationship Research Grant in Honor of Sigvard Hansen, MD

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OREF Skeletal Metastases and Pathological Fracture Research Grant In collaboration with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
Funding: $25,000
Grant Description: Solicits investigator-initiated research proposals focused on skeletal metastases. With advances in targeted therapies and personalized medicine, patients with advanced cancers and skeletal metastases live longer. 
Eligibility: OREF requires an orthopaedic surgeon in the role of principal investigator (PI) or co-PI who may be collaborating with a PhD and/or MD in order to foster the application of a full range of expertise, approaches, technologies, and creativity.  A PhD may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if an orthopaedic surgeon serves as co-PI with equal contributions. 
Important Dates: Applications are due June 15, 2023 by 10:59 p.m. CDT.
Apply on Proposal Central

 

OREF Musculoskeletal Research Grant/Acute Injury In Collaboration with the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)
Funding: $22,500           
Grant Description: Solicits investigator-initiated research proposals focused on a broad area of musculoskeletal research focused on faster recovery through the regeneration and repair of soft tissue, nerves and muscle following acute injury. 
Eligibility: An orthopaedic surgeon principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice in the U.S. and be working in an institution in the U.S.  A PhD may serve as the co-principal investigator (co-PI) and must hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at an institution in the U.S. 
Important Dates: Applications are due June 15, 2023 by 10:59 p.m. CDT.  
Apply on Proposal Central

 

OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant
Funding: $20,000            
Grant Description: Promotes the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated success as both a clinician and a researcher. Allows investigators to spend dedicated time in research for a period of up to five years to develop a long and productive career in academic surgery. 
Eligibility: The applicant must demonstrate success in research by receiving extramural research funding under one or more K08 or K23 awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), or an equivalent funding source.  The grant is renewable annually for up to five (5) years, equal to the term of the research funding, subject to annual review of the scientific progress of the research project and available OREF funding. 
Important Dates: Applications are due June 15, 2023 by 10:59 p.m. CDT.  
Apply on Proposal Central

 

OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant
Funding: $20,000            
Grant Description: Designed to prepare residents for a career with research as a major component.
Eligibility: OREF requires an orthopaedic surgeon in the role of principal investigator (PI) or co-PI who may be collaborating with a PhD and/or MD. A PhD may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if an orthopaedic surgeon serves as co-PI with equal contributions. 
Important Dates: Note: Letters of Intent (LOI) are now required as the first step in applying for this grant. Be sure to note the LOI deadline as well as the full application deadline when applying. A Letter of Intent must be submitted by April 17, 2023. Investigators whose LOI/proposals are selected to move forward will be sent an invitation to complete the application process.  

 

Resident Research Project Grant - 2023 Funding Round 2
Funding: $5,000 over one year
Grant Description: Provides funding to residents who are interested in research. Covers research expenses, but not salary or travel. Work should clearly be achievable by the resident as a free-standing project even when it is a part of a larger work.
Eligibility: The applicant (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgery resident in an ACGME-Accredited orthopaedic program in the United States. Resident Research

Note: The Resident Research Project Grant is offered two times per year. For 2023 funding, the grant will open in September 2022 and March 2023. Please choose the cycle that most closely aligns with your research rotation. Residents will be allowed to submit one application per year. View the RFA on proposalCentral for complete eligibility requirements. 
Important Dates: Note: Letters of Intent (LOI) are now required as the first step in applying for this grant. Be sure to note the LOI deadline as well as the full application deadline when applying. A Letter of Intent must be submitted by April 17, 2023. Investigators whose LOI/proposals are selected to move forward will be sent an invitation to complete the application process.

 

OREF/JRGOS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Disparities in Orthopaedic Health Care Research Grant
Funding: $150,000 over two years. This grant is made possible by the generous support of the Zimmer Biomet Foundation.
Grant Description: Provides funding for investigator-initiated clinical research proposals by investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in orthopaedics. An objective of this grant is to stimulate clinical research and provide funding for promising studies to find solutions to problems of diversity, equity, inclusion, and disparities in orthopaedics.
Eligibility: The PI applicant must have been a JRGOS member for at least five years and also be a current member in good standing. Membership will be confirmed before the issuance of an award. A Co-PI may be a member of JRGOS, but it is not a requirement for eligibility.

In the specialty society relevance section, please describe the importance of the research to JRGOS’ mission: to increase diversity within the orthopaedic profession and promote the highest quality musculoskeletal care for all people.  View the RFA on proposalCentral for complete eligibility requirements. 
Important Dates: Note: Letters of Intent (LOI) are required as the first step in applying for this grant. Be sure to note the LOI deadline as well as the full application deadline when applying. A Letter of Intent must be submitted by June 8, 2023. Investigators whose LOIs/proposals are selected to move forward will be sent an invitation to complete the application process.

 

 
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