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

June 24, 2026: Full application deadline

$20,000 per year, renewable for up to 5 years (maximum $100,000 total)

Supports early-career clinician scientists with dedicated research time to advance careers in academic orthopaedic surgery.

--- ## Description This grant is intended to foster the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated accomplishments as both clinicians and researchers. It provides support for up to five years, allowing investigators to dedicate time to research while maintaining their clinical responsibilities. The program’s goal is to cultivate future leaders in orthopaedic research by supporting their growth in academic surgery, with an emphasis on clinically relevant projects that have a practical application. --- ## Due Dates - June 24, 2026: Full application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - $20,000 per year - Renewable annually for up to five years (maximum total: $100,000) - Renewal is contingent on annual review of scientific progress and funding availability --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have received extramural research funding under one or more K08 or K23 awards from the NIH, or an equivalent funding source. - The applicant must demonstrate success as both a clinician and a researcher. - Projects must be clinically relevant to orthopaedic surgery. - U.S. citizenship is not always required; some Canadian investigators may be eligible (review the RFA for details). - Principal Investigators (PIs) may apply in only one category per cycle, but this restriction does not apply to Co-PI status or to this particular grant. - Residents are not eligible to serve as PI or Co-PI for this award. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=143). - No Letter of Intent (LOI) is required for this grant. - Applicants must create or log in to a proposalCENTRAL account to access and complete the application. - Required materials include a research plan, budget justification, biosketches for all personnel, and evidence of extramural funding (K08/K23 or equivalent). - Institutional approvals (e.g., IRB/IACUC) can be pending at submission but must be provided before funding is released. - Formatting requirements (e.g., type size, page limits) are strictly enforced. --- ## Additional Information - Overhead/indirect costs are not allowed in the budget. - A PI may submit only one application per grant cycle. - All proposed projects should have clear clinical relevance and practical application. - The grant is subject to annual scientific review and availability of OREF funding for renewal. --- ## External Links - [Program page and details](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-mentored-clinician-scientist-grant) - [Apply on proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com/GrantOpportunities.asp?GMID=143) - [OREF Funding Opportunities Overview](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [Grant Forms](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/grant-forms) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [info@oref.org](mailto:info@oref.org) | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Online Form | [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | | Mailing | Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975 | ---

OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant

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