2026 MAST Research Initiative Grant
Forecasted
The 2026 MAST Research Initiative Grant funds innovative sports medicine research in military readiness, biologics, surgery, and outcomes, led by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Funder: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Completed application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 (top award); $50,000 (secondary award); typically 1–2 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports innovative research in sports medicine with an emphasis on military duty/readiness, biologics, surgical skill development, and patient outcomes.
Key Information: At least one investigator must be an AANA, AOSSM, or SOMOS member; awardees must attend the MAST Summit to receive funding.
Description
The MAST Research Initiative Grant, administered by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) in partnership with the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), funds high-impact research that advances sports medicine and orthopaedic care, particularly for military populations. The initiative seeks projects that address return to duty/readiness, biologics, surgical skill development, and patient-reported outcomes, with a strong emphasis on innovations that improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of sports-related injuries. Collaboration between military and civilian programs is encouraged.
