[Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation](https://www.oref.org)

August 2026 (LOI) | October 2026 (Full application)

$300,000 total over three years per award

Supports orthopaedic researchers pursuing basic, translational, clinical, or health sciences research to advance the field.

--- ## Description The OREF Career Development Grant is designed to encourage early- and mid-career investigators to dedicate themselves to impactful scientific research in orthopaedics. The grant supports a wide range of research, including basic, translational, clinical, and health sciences projects, with the goal of advancing knowledge and innovation in orthopaedic medicine. Funding is intended to foster professional growth and enable researchers to launch or expand independent research careers in the field. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - October 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $300,000 per grant - Duration: Up to three years - Funding is intended to support research costs and career development activities. --- ## Eligibility - An orthopaedic surgeon must serve as the principal investigator (PI), co-investigator, or multi-PI. - The orthopaedic surgeon PI must be licensed to practice in the U.S. and must be working at a U.S. institution. - A PhD may serve as co-PI or multi-PI but must hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at a U.S. institution. - Applicants may submit only one Letter of Intent (LOI) per grant cycle as PI. - Clinical relevance of the proposed research must be clearly articulated in the application. - For full details, refer to the program guidelines on the OREF website. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated deadline via proposalCENTRAL. - If invited, submit a full application by the projected application deadline. - Applications must be completed through the [proposalCENTRAL platform](https://proposalcentral.com/). - Review the [OREF funding opportunities page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) for the most current information and updates. - Only one application per PI per cycle is permitted (except for the Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant). --- ## Additional Information - Research may span basic, translational, clinical, or health services domains, but must demonstrate clear clinical relevance and potential for practical application. - Check the [OREF FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) for guidance on eligibility, application steps, and restrictions. --- ## External Links - [OREF Career Development Grant Details](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-career-development-grant) - [All OREF Funding Opportunities](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [proposalCENTRAL Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) - [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@oref.org / (847) 698-9980 | | Grants Team | [OREF Contact Form](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | ---

OREF Career Development Grant

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