AO CMF Start-up Grants
AO CMF Start-up Grants fund early-stage, innovative research in craniomaxillofacial surgery, bone regeneration, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and surgical technology.
Funder: AO Foundation (https://www.aofoundation.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: AO CMF Start‑Up Grant application deadline | February 2027: Deadline for written AO institute approval (if collaborating) | March 2027: Preproposal submission deadline | July 2027: Full proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to CHF 50,000 total per project (max. 2 years); typical annual support up to CHF 25,000.
Summary: Supports early-stage, innovative research in craniomaxillofacial surgery, bone regeneration, biomaterials, and surgical technology.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm on the funder’s program page before applying.
Description
The AO CMF Start-up Grants provide seed funding for innovative research projects in the field of craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgery and regenerative medicine. The program aims to foster early-stage ideas and novel approaches addressing key challenges in bone regeneration, reconstructive surgery, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and surgical technology. Projects may span basic, preclinical, or clinical research, including the development of patient-specific implants, advanced imaging and navigation systems, biomimetic scaffolds, tissue engineering solutions, and translational research bridging laboratory discoveries and clinical application. The program encourages multidisciplinary collaboration and seeks to advance both scientific knowledge and clinical practice in craniofacial repair and reconstruction.
