OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant
Supports early-career orthopaedic clinician scientists with dedicated research time to advance academic surgery and orthopaedic research careers.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates: June 24, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 per year, renewable annually for up to five years (maximum $100,000 total)
Summary: Supports early-career clinician scientists in orthopaedics with dedicated research time to foster academic surgery careers.
Description
This grant supports the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated achievement in both clinical practice and research within orthopaedics. It is designed to enable early-career investigators to dedicate significant time to research for up to five years, laying the foundation for a sustained and productive career in academic orthopaedic surgery. The program encourages clinician scientists to integrate research into their professional trajectory, ultimately enhancing contributions to orthopaedic science and patient care.
