2026 JRGOS/ Zimmer BioMet Research Grant For Residents and Fellows supports orthopaedic trainees’ research to advance diversity in orthopaedic surgery and high-quality musculoskeletal care for all patients.
Funder: J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Submission window opens) | October 19, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 grants for residents and fellows
Summary: Supports orthopaedic residents’ and fellows’ research aligned with the JRGOS mission and designed to achieve a measurable outcome by the end of the grant cycle.
Key Information: Primary applicants must have at least one year of JRGOS membership in good standing and maintain membership throughout the research.
The JRGOS/Zimmer Biomet Research Grant for Residents and Fellows provides funding for research projects that support the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society’s vision and mission. The society’s mission is to increase diversity in orthopaedic surgery and promote high-quality musculoskeletal care for all patients. This grant supports research during orthopaedic residency or fellowship training, with an emphasis on achieving a measurable outcome by the end of the grant cycle.
Proposals must present specific study aims and a research plan addressing significance, innovation, and approach. A project timeline for each specific aim connects the planned work to the study’s intended outcome.