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

April 22, 2026 (Full application deadline)

$5,000 (one-time award)

Supports Georgetown University medical students in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal research, emphasizing research proposal writing and mentorship.

--- ## Description This grant provides funding for medical students at Georgetown University who are interested in conducting research in orthopaedics or musculoskeletal health. The program is designed to introduce students to the process of writing competitive research proposals and to foster mentoring relationships with experienced researchers, including orthopaedic residents. The goal is to cultivate early research skills and professional connections within the field of orthopaedics. --- ## Due Dates - April 22, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 per award (one-time grant) --- ## Eligibility - The applicant (Principal Investigator) must be a medical student currently enrolled at Georgetown University. - Applications must be submitted by Georgetown University MedStar Health as a domestic not-for-profit entity. - The proposed research project must be focused on orthopaedics or musculoskeletal health. - The applicant must have a research mentor (who may be an orthopaedic resident). - Only one application per PI per cycle is permitted. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through [proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=143). - Applicants must log in or create an account on proposalCENTRAL to access the application. - No Letter of Intent (LOI) is required for this grant. - Refer to the RFA on proposalCENTRAL for complete eligibility requirements and detailed application instructions. - The application should clearly demonstrate clinical relevance in the abstract, specific aims, title, and study design. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per grant cycle is allowed for each Principal Investigator. - The program is intended to encourage early-career research skills and professional development in orthopaedics. - Clinical relevance and practical application of the proposed research are emphasized. --- ## External Links - [OREF Grant Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-georgetown-medical-student-research-grant) - [Apply via proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=143) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [OREF Funding Opportunities Overview](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@oref.org](mailto:info@oref.org) | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | OREF Grants Team | [grants@oref.org](mailto:grants@oref.org) | | Contact Page | [OREF Contact Us](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) |

OREF/Georgetown Medical Student Research Grant

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