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

August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$20,000 award; one-time recognition; no indirect costs specified

Recognizes outstanding clinical research directly related to musculoskeletal disease or injury, with honorees celebrated at major orthopaedic meetings.

--- ## Description The OREF Clinical Research Award honors exceptional clinical research that advances knowledge and patient care in the field of musculoskeletal disease or injury. This prestigious award highlights significant, original manuscripts representing a cohesive body of scientific work or a single project of high impact. Recipients are recognized at the AAOS Annual Meeting and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) Annual Meeting, underscoring the importance of their contributions to orthopaedics. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $20,000 (one-time prize) - No indication of indirect costs or duration; the award is for recognition of a completed body of work rather than funding for a new project. --- ## Eligibility - Lead author must be a member (or candidate member) of one of the following: - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) - Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) - Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) - Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society (CORS) - Submission must be an original manuscript representing a substantial, cohesive body of scientific work (typically years of investigation) or a single project of high significance and impact. - Manuscripts must be submitted electronically and adhere to stated guidelines. - A Principal Investigator may apply in only one category per cycle; this restriction does not apply to Co-PI status or to applicants to the Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted electronically, typically via proposalCENTRAL. - No Letter of Intent (LOI) is required for this award. - Submission guidelines and instructions are available on the [AAOS program page](https://www.aaos.org/quality/research-resources/kappa-delta-awards-and-oref-clinical-research-award/). - Applicants may request to have their manuscript considered for both the OREF Clinical Research Award and the Kappa Delta Awards (must check the appropriate box on the submission form). - Only one application per PI per cycle is permitted. --- ## Additional Information - The award is intended for recognition of completed, impactful clinical research, not for project funding. - Winners are honored at the AAOS and ORS Annual Meetings. - OREF encourages submissions with clear clinical relevance and practical application. --- ## External Links - [OREF Clinical Research Award Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-clinical-research-award) - [AAOS Award Information & Submission Guidelines](https://www.aaos.org/quality/research-resources/kappa-delta-awards-and-oref-clinical-research-award/) - [OREF Funding Opportunities Overview](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |------------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries| [info@oref.org](mailto:info@oref.org) | | Grants Team | [grants@oref.org](mailto:grants@oref.org) | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Online Form | [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | ---

OREF Clinical Research Award

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