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

August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full Application)

$300,000 total over three years

Supports orthopaedic researchers with substantial funding for basic, translational, clinical, or health sciences research to advance orthopaedic medicine.

An orthopaedic surgeon licensed and working in the U.S. must serve as PI, co-PI, or MPI.

--- ## Description This grant encourages investigators to dedicate themselves to impactful scientific research in orthopaedics. It supports a range of research types—including basic, translational, clinical, and health sciences—with the aim of advancing knowledge and innovation in orthopaedic medicine. The program is designed to foster the career growth of researchers committed to improving musculoskeletal health and clinical outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated): Letter of Intent deadline - October 2026 (anticipated): Full application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $300,000 - Duration: Three years - Funding is typically distributed in installments across the project period. --- ## Eligibility - The principal investigator (PI), co-investigator, or multi-principal investigator (MPI) must be an orthopaedic surgeon who is: - Licensed to practice in the United States - Employed at a U.S.-based institution - A PhD may serve as co-PI or MPI if they hold a faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department at a U.S. institution. - Applicants may only submit one Letter of Intent (LOI) per grant cycle as PI. - Projects must clearly demonstrate clinical relevance and have practical application. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated August 2026 deadline. - Invited applicants will be asked to submit a full application by the anticipated October 2026 deadline. - Applications are submitted through [proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com). - Review the full eligibility and application requirements on the [program page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-career-development-grant). - Only one application per PI per cycle is allowed (does not apply to co-PI or MPI roles). --- ## Additional Information - The research must be clinically relevant and designed to generate results that have practical application in orthopaedic medicine. - The grant is open to a wide range of research approaches, but clinical relevance must be evident in the abstract, specific aims, and study design. --- ## External Links - [OREF Career Development Grant Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-career-development-grant) - [Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Home](https://www.oref.org) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [Contact OREF](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |---------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | info@oref.org | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Address | 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975 | | Online Form | [Contact OREF](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) |

OREF Career Development Grant

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