Supports orthopedic trauma fellows in the US and Canada to conduct clinical and translational trauma research at AO Trauma North America-sponsored sites.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; one-year project period; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports clinical and translational trauma research led by orthopedic trauma fellows at AO Trauma North America-sponsored sites.
Key Information: Only one application per fellow per year; PI and applicant must be AO Trauma members.
This grant program provides funding for clinical and translational research projects in trauma, specifically designed for orthopedic trauma fellows at AO Trauma North America-sponsored fellowship sites in the United States or Canada. The initiative aims to foster innovation and practical advancements in trauma care by supporting fellows to either develop their own research projects or contribute to components of larger studies led by established investigators. Awardees are expected to advance trauma research and contribute to the field through publication and dissemination of their findings.