Arthritis Foundation/AOFAS Research Grants
Forecasted
The Arthritis Foundation/AOFAS Research Grants fund clinical studies on ankle osteoarthritis, supporting innovative approaches to diagnosis, genetics, and treatment through the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society.
Funder: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per award over two years; typically three awards per cycle.
Summary: Supports innovative clinical research to advance treatments for ankle osteoarthritis and generate data for future large-scale funding.
Key Information: Animal studies are not allowed; PI must be a US-based AOFAS member.
Description
The Arthritis Foundation/AOFAS Research Grants, offered by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, provide substantial support for clinical research targeting ankle osteoarthritis. The program aims to fund projects that generate critical data for future large-scale funding applications (e.g., NIH, DoD, PCORI, VA). Funded research should focus on patient-reported outcomes, with encouragement for complementary imaging and clinical sampling. Areas of interest include optimizing foot and ankle alignment, early detection assays, genetic susceptibility, and the development of new therapeutics for ankle osteoarthritis. All projects must adhere to rigorous clinical and institutional review standards.
