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Please NOTE: Grant programs for 2021 funding will be offered in two cycles with RFAs going live in November 2020 or May 2021.

To view a schedule of current funding opportunities, please click here.  Please note that dates are subject to change. To be notified of all grant opportunities as their application period opens, sign up for email.

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  • OREF Multimodal Musculoskeletal Perioperative Pain Management Grant In Collaboration with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Foundation

    $50,000
    • Solicits investigator-initiated research proposals focused on the broad area of perioperative musculoskeletal pain management focused on, but not limited to the following areas:
      • Perioperative pain management opioid-sparing research through varying pain control techniques using non-narcotic, multimodal options
      • Determining the safest and most efficacious regional anesthesia techniques to provide benefit to patients undergoing orthopaedic operations, including, but not limited to, the assessment of patient reported outcomes as well as functional assessment
    • Areas of research focus may include translational or clinical research to preferably include at least pilot human studies. The proposal should build upon the research principles and guidelines published in the supplement to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery entitled "Proceedings of the JBJS Pain Management Research Symposium" and published in May, 2020. Click here to view the supplement.
    • Proposals will be adjudicated on scientific merit, feasibility, and an ability to effect positive change through an important scientific contribution. Publication of results in a leading peer reviewed journal is expected.
    • Anticipated clinical impact of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application.
    • OREF/AANA Foundation requires a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 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 a CRNA serves as co-PI.  The CRNA serving as PI or co-PI must meet the requirements for Continuous Professional Certification by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA). A PhD serving as PI or co-PI must hold a faculty appointment. An MD serving as co-PI must have a valid license to practice in the United States.  
    The application deadline has passed.
    Aug 16, 2021, 10:59 PM
  • OREF and The Aircast Foundation (TAF) Orthopaedic Research Grant

    $100,000 ($50,000 per year over a two-year grant period)
    • OREF and the Aircast Foundation (TAF) solicit investigator-initiated research proposals focusing on either pediatric or adult orthopaedic conditions with the goal of improving long-term outcomes and patient independence on more extensive surgical interventions or the reliance on pharmacological and other medical dependencies.
    • Highlighted areas of research focus include the following, although other topics will be considered:
    •      •    Outcomes
           •    Quality (QA)
           •    Implementation
           •    Etiology
    • Clinical relevance of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims, and be obvious from the title and the study design. All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance this area of research.
    • Domestic, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities and colleges.
    • New or established investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in this line of research and excellence in their training
    • Orthopaedic surgeons serving as the principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice and working in an institution in the United States. PhDs or DVMs working in or holding a primary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the United States may serve as the PI. A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is required.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 

       

     

    The LOI Deadline has passed.
    Jun 8, 2021, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Total Joint Replacement Research Grant in Memory of Jorge O. Galante, MD

    $300,000 over a three-year grant period
    OREF thanks everyone who contributed to the Galante Mentor Campaign for making this grant possible.
    • OREF encourages investigator-initiated research proposals focused on total joint replacement. Areas of research focus may include: New surgical techniques, devices, joint implant designs, joint implant materials, or the biology of disease and repair.
    • OREF strongly encourages the submission of well-crafted basic, translational and clinical studies.
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. All proposed projects should generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • Domestic, non-profit, public, and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged. The principal investigator (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgeon or a full-time researcher (e.g., PhD, DVM, DO).  The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice and working in an institution in the United States. A PhD serving as PI or co-PI must hold a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department. A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required.
    • The PI must be a new investigator. A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, NSF) as a PI.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
    The LOI Deadline has passed.
    Jun 8, 2021, 10:59 PM
  • OREF/JRGOS Resident Research Project Grant

    $5,000 grant
    • Provides funding to investigators conducting research in the area of health disparities and diversity in the Orthopaedic Surgery field.
    • 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.
    • Orthopaedic Surgery Residents in ACGME-accredited orthopaedic programs in the United States.

    To access the Request for Application, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account. If you don't already have one, go to proposalCENTRAL by clicking the button below, then click the "Create an Account" link, which is located in the top right corner of the page.

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Mar 31, 2021, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Injectable Orthobiologics Knee Osteoarthritis Research Grant

    $50,000 over one year grant period
    • Soliciting investigator-initiated research proposals focused on the broad area of injectable orthobiologics for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, including but not limited to the following areas:
      • Determining clinical efficacy and safety of an injectable orthobiologic treatment(s) to provide decreased pain and improved function, preferably through the assessment of a balanced outcome scorecard measuring patient-reported outcomes and appropriate clinical outcomes.
      • Assessing the mechanisms of action of an injectable orthobiologic treatment(s) in knee osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve function or modify the progression of disease in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
    Areas of research focus may include translational preclinical or clinical research to preferably include pilot human studies.

     

    • Orthopaedic Surgeons licensed to practice in the U.S and working in an institution in the U.S. with active clinical practice.
    • Principal Investigator is required to be member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
    • PhDs, DVMs or other qualified researchers can serve as a co-investigator, but should hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at an institution in the U.S.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Feb 21, 2021, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Etiology of Hip Osteoarthritis Grant in Honor of William H. Harris, MD

    $250,000 over a two-year grant period
    • Provides funding to investigator-initiated research proposals focused on the etiology of hip osteoarthritis.
    • Encourages the deployment of innovative approaches and frameworks to delineate the etiopathogenesis of this common condition.
    • Includes the use of various -omics platforms, national//international data bases, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and novel imaging modalities
    • Orthopaedic Surgeon as PI or co-investigator.
    • Must be licensed to practice and working in an institution in the U.S.
    • A PhD or DVM may serve as the principal investigator but must hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department in the U.S. and an orthopaedic surgeon must serve as a co-investigator.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent— Deadline: December 10, 2020, 10:59 p.m. CST
      The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL (pC). If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions."
    The LOI deadline has passed.
    Dec 10, 2020, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Treatment of Osteoarthritis Research Grant funded by the Arthritis Foundation

    $50,000 over a one-year grant period
    •  This initiative addresses the need to support and facilitate research that can be completed within a limited time frame and budget.
    • Competitive proposals should aim to help us better understand how to prevent and treat osteoarthritis, one of the most common causes of disability in adults.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged. A PhD or DVM may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if s/he has a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department. A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—Deadline: December 10, 2020, 10:59 p.m. CST
      The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL (pC). If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions."

    The LOI deadline has passed.
    Dec 10, 2020, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Clinical Research Grant in Cellular Therapy in Honor of James Urbaniak, MD in Collaboration with National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF)

    TBD
    OREF, in partnership with the National Stem Cell Foundation (NSCF), encourages proposals in support of cutting edge research that focuses on adult stem cell (e.g., mesenchymal or adipose-derived) therapies.


    Highlighted areas of research focus include the following, although other areas of stem cell therapy may be considered:

    • Stem cell therapy approaches for treating musculoskeletal conditions including but not limited to bone, cartilage, intervertebral disc, tendon, ligament, meniscus, muscle, etc.
    • Tissue-specific or adult stem cell and related technology therapies (e.g., mesenchymal, adipose-derived, or muscle stem cells).
    • Advancing the development of tissue-engineering, regenerative medicine, cellular, or pharmacologic technologies that focus on stem cell therapies for late stage translational or early stage clinical studies.
    • Prospective, randomized, and controlled clinical trial to prove or disprove the efficacy of a stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • Proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic or Canadian non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • If the PrincipaI Investigator (PI) is an orthopaedic surgeon, he/she must hold a primary appointment in an orthopaedic surgery department, work in an institution in the U.S. or Canada, and be licensed to practice in the United States. If the PI is a PhD or DVM, he/she must hold a primary or secondary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the U.S. or Canada. A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is also required.
    • If the PI is an orthopaedic surgeon, he or she must provide a statement on time to be allocated to research, indicating percent of time allocated to this project and how time will be spent.

    NOTE: The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), following the instructions provided on ProposalCentral. All properly submitted LOIs will be reviewed by OREF. If your LOI is selected to advance, you will be invited to complete a full proposal.

    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.


    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    May 2, 2017, 04:59 PM
  • The OREF Impact of Regulatory Policies on the Patient-Physician Relationship Research Grant in Honor of Sigvard Hansen, MD

    $75,000
    • This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits investigator-initiated research proposals to explore the impact of regulatory practices on the patient-physician relationship. The proposal should examine how and to what extent the burden of additional required documentation impacts the amount and quality of time a physician has available to focus on direct patient care.
    • Examples of areas of investigation can include:
      • Clarifying impact of the EMR “copy and pasting” practice on the utility of the EMR for clinical decision making
      • Documenting the impact of examination room computer documentation on physician-patient communication
      • Assessing the impact of medical “ scribes” on physician-patient communication
      • Examining the impact of EMR documentation on the process of shared decision making
      • Detailing potential EMR practice changes to enhance the utility of the EMR for clinical research
      • The impact of the EMR on physician well-being, burn out/ attrition, and job satisfaction.
      • The impact of other bureaucratic, administrative and regulatory mandates on the physician-patient relationship and/or physician well-being and job satisfaction
    • Submitted proposals should seek to gain a better understanding of whether regulatory policies such as those related to documenting patient encounters in an electronic medical record (EMR) system enhances or erodes the doctor patient relationship, patient satisfaction and patient safety.
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    • Applications may be submitted by non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges, in the United States. 
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged.  PhDs may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if they have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department.  A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how the time will be spent.
    • The Principal Investigator must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI. New investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category. The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Feb 21, 2020, 10:59 PM
  • OREF/Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Research Grant

    $98,000 grant ($49,000 per year) (Directed program)
    • OREF, in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF Biologics) solicits investigator-initiated research proposals focusing on research in the science of biologic—reconstruction, bone regeneration, transplantation—allografts, including stem cells for graft transplantation.
    • Clinical relevance of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and study design. All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • Domestic, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is strongly encouraged. An orthopaedic surgeon principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice in and be working in an institution in the Untied States. A PhD may serve as the principal investigator (PI) and must hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at an institution in the United States. A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is required.
    • The PI must be a new investigator. A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF) in the role of PI.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Feb 21, 2020, 10:59 PM
  • OREF and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) Orthopaedic Health Disparities Research Grant

    $20,000 grant
    • Areas of research focus include the following, although other areas of disparity in orthopaedic practice will be considered:
      • Strategies to reduce racial/ethnic inequities in Orthopaedic treatment
      • Disproportionate outcomes/access to care for minority Orthopaedic patients
      • Diversity in Orthopaedic Surgical Training
    • To Access the Request for Application, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account.  If you don’t already have one, go to proposalCENTRAL by clicking the button below, then click the “Create an Account” link, which is in the top right corner of the page.
    • Orthopaedic surgeons licensed to practice and working at an institution in the United States or Canada
    • The PI or Co-PI must be active members of the J. Robert Gladden Society.
    • New, early stage and established investigators are eligible to apply
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Feb 21, 2020, 10:59 PM
  • OREF/SRS/POSNA Transform Practice – Spinal Growth Grant

    $240,000 grant ($80,000-$120,000 per year)
    • OREF/SRS/POSNA solicit investigator-initiated research proposals focused on the development of new research knowledge that will change treatment for growing spine conditions within the next five (5) years. This funding opportunity should be uniquely important to early onset/growing spine research and not readily fundable through another mechanism (NIH, PCORI, AHRQ).
    • Areas of research focus may include: translational or clinical research to preferably include at least pilot human studies. Research should answer important translational or clinical questions to address unmet patient needs. Specific topics may include normative spinal growth, guided growth of the spine, growing spine quality initiatives, new technologies leveraged to improve diagnosis and treatment, or outcomes related to growth, pulmonary function, mortality, and health-related quality of life.
    • Anticipated clinical impact of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will have made a significant contribution to growing spine treatment and will be well-positioned to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • NOTE: Letters of IntentDeadline: December 8, 2019, 10:59 p.m. CSTThe first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions."
    • Applications may be submitted by, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • OREF requires an Orthopaedic or Neurological Surgeon in the role of PI or co-PI who may be collaborating with a PhD in to order 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. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice. A PhD serving as PI or co-PI must hold a faculty appointment.
    • The PI may or may not be a new investigator. However, a new investigator, is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent as a PI, will be given special consideration.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Dec 8, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant

    $50,000 grant (Directed program)
    • Encourages new investigators by providing seed and start-up funding for promising research projects that address issues related to the treatment of arthritis with an emphasis on arthroplasty. 
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims, and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • All proposed projects should generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
     
    • Domestic, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools universities, and colleges.
    • An orthopaedic surgeon principal investigator (PI) who is licensed to practice in and working in an institution in the United States. A PhD may serve as the PI but must hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at an institution in the United States. A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is required. A DVM may serve as the PI, but must have a primary appointment in an orthopaedic department. Listing an orthopaedic surgeon as the co-principal investigator is required. A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is also required.
    • The PI must be a new investigator. A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, NSF) in the role of PI.
    • An orthopaedic resident cannot apply without documentation that he/she will be starting a staff/faulty appointment at the time the grant commences (a letter from the chair of the new department must be included).

    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Dec 13, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Pediatric Research Grant in Honor of Jack C. Hughston, MD and James R. Andrews, MD

    Up to $100,000 ($50,000 per year) – 2-year grant
    • The OREF solicits investigator-initiated research proposals focusing on orthopaedic pediatric research.

    • Highlighted areas of research focus include the following although other areas will be considered:
      • Surgical and/or nonsurgical management of pediatric trauma
      • Quality metrics
      • Outcomes
      • Etiology
      • Cerebral Palsy
      • Disorders of the growing skeleton
    • An orthopaedic surgeon serving as the principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice in the United States and be working at an institution in the U.S.
    • PhDs or DVMs working in or holding a primary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the U.S. may serve as the PI.

    Letters of Intent (LOI) – The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI), following the instructions provided on proposalCENTRAL. All properly submitted LOIs will be reviewed by OREF. If your LOI is selected to advance, you will be invited to submit a full proposal. 
       
    • To Access the LOI instructions, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account.  If you don’t already have one, go to proposalCENTRAl by clicking the button below, then click the “create an Account” link, which is located in the top right corner of the page.
    • To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    May 13, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Soft Tissue Repair and Regeneration Sports Medicine Grant In Honor of Russell F. Warren, MD [In collaboration with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)]

    $150,000 to $225,000 ($75,000 per year)
    OREF thanks everyone who contributed to the Warren Mentor Campaign for making this grant possible.

    Investigators are invited to apply in one of two available categories:

    • $225,000 Career Development Grant (disbursed over a three year period)
    • $150,000 Career Development Grant (disbursed over a two year period)
    • This funding opportunity solicits investigator-initiated multidisciplinary research proposals focused on the development of new cell and tissue-based strategies to prevent, repair, regenerate, or replace injured musculoskeletal tissues.
    • To Access the LOI instructions, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account. If you don't already have one, go to proposalCENTRAL by clicking the button below, then click the "Create an Account" link, which is located in the top right corner of the page.
    • Domestic non-profit, public and private institutions
    • OREF requires an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the role of PI or co-PI collaborating with a PhD
    • A PhD may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if an orthopaedic surgeon serves as co-PI

    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Apr 12, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis Research Grant

    $50,000 over a one-year grant period
    •  This initiative addresses the need to support and facilitate research that can be completed within a limited time frame and budget.
    • Competitive proposals should aim to help us to better understand how to prevent and treat knee osteoarthritis, one of the most common causes of disability in adults.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged. PhDs and DVMs may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if S/he has a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department. A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States.
    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.


    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Apr 12, 2019, 09:59 PM
  • The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Prevention Of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Research Grant in Honor of James R. Andrews, MD

    TBA
    • Grant period: 2-3 years (commencing January 2019)
    • The objective of this grant is to provide startup funding or seed money for a new investigator conducting clinical/and or social research in the prevention of musculoskeletal youth sports injuries.
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • All proposed projects are expected generate results that have practical application.
    • OREF will fund only one Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Grant per institution per year.
    • Please note: Although the potential for concussions and their harmful impact on young athletes is a major issue for the field of pediatrics and sports medicine, this topic is not within the scope of this grant program.  Accordingly, no proposed projects regarding youth concussions will be considered.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how the time will be spent.

    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and Canadian non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges. 
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged.  PhDs and DVMs may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if they have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department.  A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how the time will be spent.
    • The Principal Investigator must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category. The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
     
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jul 2, 2018, 10:59 PM
  • OREF/ABOS Surgical Skills Simulation Training for Residents Research Grant

    $150,000 to $300,000 grant over a 2-3 year period
    • The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) announce the availability of a grant award to advance simulation as a tool for skills training and determine whether it could be used for performance assessment of orthopaedic residents prior to qualifying for their certifying examinations throughout the country.
    • Projects that have or develop measurable outcomes, benchmarks for performance and proficiency levels will be preferred.

    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and Canadian, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges. 
    • Multidisciplinary research is always encouraged. The principal investigator (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgeon or a full-time researcher (e.g., PhD, DVM, DO) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research. Successful applicants will have demonstrated experience in the field.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 

    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here.

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Dec 14, 2018, 10:59 PM
  • OREF and Orthopaedic Trauma Association Trauma Research Grant

    Up to $200,000 over a two-year grant period ($100,00 per year)
    • OREF, in partnership with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), encourages investigator-initiated research proposals focusing on Orthopaedic Trauma. For a list of suggested trauma topics, please view the application on proposalCENTRAL
    • Highlighted areas of research focus include the following:
      • o Registries to identify variable in cost and outcomes after treatment of common fractures and to determine factors that re predictive of function and health-related quality of life. 
        o  Infection prevention after fracture fixation using local and systemic therapies (i.e. skin preparation agents, antibiotics and wound management modalities).
        o Multi-disciplinary team approach to improve outcomes in fracture care, including hip fractures and major extremity trauma
    • Clinical relevance of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • An orthopaedic surgeon principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice in the United States and working in an institution in the U.S. or Canada. PhDs or DVMs working in or holding a primary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the U.S. or Canada may serve as the PI.  A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is also required.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how time will be spent.
    • Either the PI or Co-PI must be a member in good standing of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). 
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category.  The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jan 17, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Hip and Knee Research Grant

    Up to $300,000 over 3 years ($100,000 per year)
    • The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Hip Society and the Knee Society announce the availability of a grant award to focusing on hip and knee care.
    • Investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in hip and knee research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply.
    • The following research topics are invited although other topics will be considered:
      • Knee Arthroplasty does not always relieve pain
      • Coated Implants
      • Validation and Identification of Interventions and Risk Factors
      • Risk payment
    • Clinical relevance of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. 
    • All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application.
    • It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance this area of research.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • An orthopaedic surgeon principal investigator (PI) must be licensed to practice in the United States and working in an institution in the U.S. or Canada. PhDs or DVMs working in or holding a primary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the U.S. or Canada may serve as the PI.  A letter from the department chair confirming the appointment is also required.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how time will be spent.
    • The PI must be a new investigator. A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, NSF) as a PI.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category.The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly..

     

    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jan 17, 2019, 10:59 PM
  • The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Robotic-Assisted Total Hip Replacement Clinical Research Grant

    $90,000 over a 2-year period ($45,000 per year)
    •  This initiative addresses the need to support and facilitate cutting edge research that can be completed within a limited timeframe and budget.
    • Competitve proposals should focus on robotic-assisted surgery for primary total hip arthroplasty
    • The submission of well-crafted clinical studies that seek to quantify robotic-assisted patient outcomes in hip arthroplasty are strongly encouraged.
    • New investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application.
    • It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • Maximum funding will be a total of $90,000 over a two-year grant period.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and Canadian non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges. 
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged.  PhDs and DVMs may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if they have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department.  A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how the time will be spent.
    • The Principal Investigator must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category. The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
     
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jul 2, 2018, 09:59 PM
  • OREF and TAF Innovative and Accelerated Protocols For Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Injuries Research Grant

    $50,000 over a one-year grant period
    • The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation and The Aircast Foundation (TAF) solicit investigator-initiated research proposals focused on Innovative and accelerated protocols for rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries.
    • OREF strongly encourages the submission of well-crafted basic, translational and clinical studies.
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.All proposed projects are should generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • To Access the LOI instructions, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account. If you don't already have one, go to proposalCENTRAL by clicking the button below, then click the "Create an Account" link, which is located in the top right corner of the page.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and Canadian, non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.
    • The principal investigator (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgeon or a full-time researcher (e.g., PhD, DVM, DO).  The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in and work in an institution in the the United States.
    • A PhD serving as PI or co-PI must hold a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department. A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required and must be uploaded in the appendix section.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how time will be spent.
    • The PI must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, NSF) as a PI.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission as PI or co-PI to OREF per cycle regardless of the category. The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Nov 13, 2017, 10:59 PM
  • OREF Total Ankle Replacement Research Grant

    $72,000 over a 2-year period ($36,000 per year)
    • This initiative addresses the need to support and facilitate cutting edge research that can be completed within a limited time frame and budget.
    • Competitive proposals should focus on total ankle replacement.
    • The submission of well-crafted clinical and translational studies is strongly encouraged.
    • New investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply
    • Example areas of investigation include:
           • Revision TAR - Revision of failed primary ankle arthroplasty or arthrodesis
              into TAR
           • Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) in Foot and Ankle
            •Total Ankle Replacement-Patient Specific Instrumentation
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application
    • It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
    • Maximum funding will be a total of $72,000 over a two-year grant period
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic and Canadian non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges. 
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is always encouraged.  PhDs and DVMs may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if they have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department.  A letter from the department chair confirming this appointment is required. The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how the time will be spent
    • The Principal Investigator must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI.
    • Applicants are limited to one submission to OREF per cycle regardless of category. The same project may not be submitted in multiple categories, even if the PI is different. The principal investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during his/her lifetime.
    • NOTE: Letters of Intent—The first step in applying for this grant is to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). To access the LOI submission instructions, click the button below and log in to proposalCENTRAL. If you do not have pC login credentials, click on the create an account link to setup your credentials. Next, click the Apply Now button (top-right) for the grant you wish to submit. The full RFA and LOI instructions can be found as downloadable documents in step 2, "download templates and instructions." 
     
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jul 2, 2018, 09:59 PM
  • OREF/Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Clinical Research Grant in Orthopaedic Oncology

    $100,250 grant ($50,125 per year, directed program)
    • OREF in partnership with the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) offers grants to clinician researchers focused on oncology (cancer).
    • Encourages promising research that will yield clinical outcomes for patients.
    • MSTS clinical research priorities focus on randomized trials.
    • PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon.
    • PhDs and DVMs are eligible if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon.
    • PI or Co-PI must be an MSTS member in good standing.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Jan 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
  • OREF/Stryker Robotic-Assisted Surgery for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Prospective Clinical Research Grant

    $90,000 over a two year grant period
    • OREF, in partnership with Stryker, encourages proposals in support of cutting edge research that focuses on robotic-assisted surgery for primary total knee arthroplasty.
    • Well-crafted clinical studies that seek to quantify robotic-assisted patient outcomes in knee arthroplasty are strongly encouraged.
    • Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design.
    • Proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application.
    • The Principal Investigator must be a new investigator.  A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI.  New investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply.
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic or Canadian non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, and colleges.    
    • PI or co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon licensed to practice in the United States and working in an institution in the U.S.
    • PhDs or DVMs are eligible if working in or holding a primary or secondary appointment at an institution/orthopaedic department in the United States or Canada.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Mar 30, 2017, 09:59 PM
  • OREF Perioperative Surgical and Medical Home Patient Safety Research Grant

    $135,000 over a two year grant period
    • (OREF), in partnership with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER), the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Cigna Foundation, encourages proposals in support of high quality research that addresses the perioperative surgical and medical home as they relate to patient safety in orthopaedics.
    • Well-crafted translational and clinical studies that address a culture of safety, team communication, effective communication with patients, appropriateness of tests and treatments, decreased surgeon-to-surgeon variation and other areas of focus are strongly encouraged.
    • Multidisciplinary research activity is encouraged, and OREF requires an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the role of PI or co-PI collaborating with an Anesthesiologist in order to foster the application of a full range of expertise, approaches, technologies and creativity. The Anesthesiologist may serve as the principal investigator (PI) if an orthopaedic surgeon serves as the Co-PI.
    • The orthopaedic surgeon must be licensed to practice in the United States and working in an institution in the U.S. The Orthopaedic Surgeon must be a new investigator. A new investigator is classified as an individual who has not received an R01 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant or its equivalent (e.g., VA, DOD, and NSF, etc.) as a PI.
    • The Anesthesiologist must be an early stage investigator. An early stage investigator has completed his/her training within 10 years of medical residency and has not received an NIH R01 grant or secured independent funding from other large scale funders in the role of PI (e.g. DOD, NSF, VA, AHRQ, etc).
    • Applications may be submitted by domestic non-profit, public and private institutions of higher education, such as hospitals, medical schools, universities and colleges.

    To find out when this opportunity will be available, please click here. Please note that dates are subject to change and the website will be updated accordingly.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Mar 14, 2017, 12:00 AM
  • OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Research Grant in Shoulder Care

    $50,000 grant (Directed program)
    • OREF in partnership with American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and Dr. Charles Rockwood encourages new investigators to conduct research in the area of shoulder care.
    • Focus is clinical research. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and study design.
    • To Access the Request for Application, you will need a proposalCENTRAL account. If you don't already have one, go to proposalCENTRAL by clicking the button below, then click the "Create an Account" link, which is located in the top right corner of the page.
    • PI or Co-PI must be an orthopaedic surgeon.
    • PhDs and DVMs are eligible if affiliated with an orthopaedic department
    • PI/Co-PI must be an ASES member.
    The next RFA date for this grant is TBD.
    Sep 5, 2019, 10:59 PM

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