Funder: J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Grant submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$50,000 per grant
Summary: Supports practicing orthopaedic surgeons’ research advancing excellence in orthopaedics, with measurable outcomes by the end of the grant cycle.
Key Information: Primary applicants must have at least two years of JRGOS membership in good standing and maintain membership throughout the research.
Description
The JRGOS/Zimmer Biomet Research Grant for Orthopaedic Surgeons is an annual program offered by the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society. It funds research by practicing orthopaedic surgeons that supports the Society’s mission of excellence in orthopaedics. Studies should be designed to achieve a measurable outcome by the end of the grant cycle.
The application centers on specific study aims and a research plan addressing significance, innovation, and approach. A timeline for each aim provides the structure for carrying out the proposed work. The program connects research support with defined outcomes, while requiring recipients to report progress and acknowledge JRGOS support when presenting the resulting data.
