OREF Clinical Research Award
Recognizes impactful clinical research advancing understanding of musculoskeletal disease or injury, with awardees presenting at major orthopaedic scientific meetings.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $20,000 one-time award
Summary: Recognizes outstanding clinical research in musculoskeletal disease or injury, with recipients presenting at major orthopaedic meetings.
Description
This award honors a significant body of clinical research that advances knowledge in musculoskeletal disease or injury. The recipient is recognized for a cohesive and impactful body of work—either a long-term investigation or a single high-impact project. Awardees are acknowledged at the AAOS Annual Meeting and present their research at the ORS Annual Meeting, providing a platform to highlight advancements in orthopaedic clinical science.
