OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant
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The OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant funds orthopaedic surgeons to conduct clinically relevant research and build academic research careers.
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Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per year, renewable annually for up to five years (maximum $100,000 total).
Summary: Supports promising clinician scientists in orthopaedic surgery with dedicated research time to advance academic careers.
Key Information: Applicants must have received a K08, K23, or equivalent extramural research award.
Description
This grant supports the development of new clinician scientists in orthopaedic surgery, providing funding and protected research time for up to five years. The program is intended for individuals who have already demonstrated excellence in both clinical practice and research, specifically those who have received prior extramural research funding (such as NIH K08 or K23 awards, or their equivalent). The grant aims to foster long-term, impactful careers in academic orthopaedic surgery by enabling recipients to focus on clinically relevant research projects.
