AO North America Inc.'s Fellows Research Grant supports orthopedic trauma fellows in conducting clinical and translational trauma research at AO Trauma NA-sponsored sites in the US and Canada.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; funding is for one year and must be used for direct research costs only.
Summary: Supports clinical and translational trauma research by orthopedic trauma fellows at AO Trauma NA-sponsored sites in the US or Canada.
Key Information: Only one application per fellow per year; program director must be a co-investigator; strict budget and reporting rules apply.
This grant provides up to $10,000 to support clinical and translational trauma-oriented research projects conducted by orthopedic trauma fellows at AO Trauma North America-sponsored fellowship sites in the United States or Canada. The program is designed to foster research engagement among fellows, allowing them to either initiate their own studies or contribute to larger, ongoing investigations, all with the aim of advancing trauma care and research excellence. Funding is intended for direct research costs and is not available for equipment, salaries, travel, or institutional overhead.