Available Applications are invited from individuals working at institutions in the United States, orthopaedic organizations and orthopaedic societies for grants and awards that advance musculoskeletal research.
All programs require formal proposals that are subject to the peer review process.
All applications must be received by August 1, with the exception of the OREF Clinical Research Award which must be received by July 1. The principal investigator or co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon. Ph. D.'s and D.V.M.'s are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department with an orthopaedic surgeon as the principal investigator or co-pricipal investigator. Funds may not be used for salary. These grants encourage a commitment to scientific research in orthopaedic surgery.