The OREF/ASES Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant funds new investigators advancing clinical research to improve shoulder orthopaedic care.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 total for one year; typically one award per cycle.
Summary: Supports new investigators conducting clinical research to advance shoulder orthopaedic care.
Key Information: PI or co-PI must be an ASES member; new investigator status required.
This grant supports innovative clinical research in the field of shoulder care, specifically targeting new investigators. The goal is to advance knowledge and improve treatment strategies for shoulder conditions through projects that generate practical, clinically relevant results. The grant is a collaboration between the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), aiming to foster early-stage research and novel approaches in orthopaedic shoulder care.