Funder: Arthroscopy Association of North America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Applications close)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$50,000 per project (2027 awards); guidelines contain conflicting 12- and 24-month limits
Summary: Supports clinical, basic science and other orthopaedic research that advances knowledge, improves patient care and strengthens musculoskeletal practice.
Key Information: The investigative team must include at least one AANA member in good standing.
Description
The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Research Grant Program supports rigorous, innovative research that advances orthopaedic knowledge and improves patient care. Its established focus includes clinical and basic science research in arthroscopic surgery, disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment, surgical decision-making and minimally invasive techniques. The 2027 guidelines welcome all orthopaedic research, without limiting proposals to arthroscopy, sports medicine, military populations or federal priorities.
Eligible work spans all orthopaedic topics, patient populations, anatomic areas and study designs. Examples include clinical outcomes, comparative effectiveness, patient safety, basic and translational science, biomechanics, implant evaluation, biologics, rehabilitation, surgical education, health services and health equity. AANA is the sole sponsor and administrator, with confidential peer review conducted by its Research Committee.
