AOSSM-AF Hip Osteoarthritis Grant
Forecasted
The AOSSM-AF Hip Osteoarthritis Grant funds innovative research on hip pathology and rapid-onset osteoarthritis, advancing science and clinical care in musculoskeletal health.
Funder: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Letter of Intent) | June 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to three grants of $250,000 each; typically supports 1–3 projects per cycle, single-year funding.
Summary: Supports innovative research on hip pathology and rapid-onset osteoarthritis to advance the field and position investigators for major external funding.
Description
The AOSSM-AF Hip Osteoarthritis Grant, offered by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, is a major funding opportunity for research addressing key clinical challenges in hip pathology and the rapid onset of osteoarthritis. The grant aims to foster innovative studies that can establish or advance significant research programs, with the goal of positioning them for future large-scale external funding (e.g., NIH, PCORI, DOD). Projects should focus on advancing understanding or developing new approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of hip osteoarthritis.
