AO VET Seed Grants
AO VET Seed Grants support veterinary researchers with funding for applied clinical and translational studies addressing orthopedic issues in animals while helping develop future research leaders.
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This grant was recently updated
AO VET Global Research Seed Grants now lists an August 2, 2027 deadline at 23:59 CET, with the call marked closed. The new listing specifies PI eligibility as age 40 or younger with AO membership; application, review, and grant-agreement details have also been added.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates: August 2, 2027 (Application deadline, 23:59 CET)
Funding Amounts: Up to CHF 7,500 for up to 12 months
Summary: AO VET Seed Grants support research addressing clinical issues in veterinary orthopedics and help develop future research leaders.
Key Information: Principal investigators must be aged 40 or younger and hold AO membership.
Description
AO VET Seed Grants are offered by the AO Foundation through AO VET to support applied research addressing clinical issues relevant to veterinary medicine. The program’s funded work includes clinical and translational research on fracture fixation, joint replacement, bone development and morphology, tendon disease, surgical planning, orthopedic infections, osteosarcoma, and osteoarthritis.
AO VET’s Research and Development Commission has invited proposals across a wide range of research fields, including unconventional and novel projects relevant to the clinical practice of veterinary orthopedics. The program aims to assist in training future leaders in veterinary orthopedics. Funded projects include canine and equine studies examining bone anatomy, fracture repair techniques, tendon treatments, and outcomes following orthopedic procedures.
