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

February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

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

Supports emerging clinician scientists with dedicated research time to foster long-term careers in academic surgery.

--- ## Description This grant supports the career development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated achievements as both clinicians and researchers. The program provides funding to allow recipients to dedicate time to research for up to five years, with the goal of facilitating the transition to independent research careers in academic surgery. The emphasis is on integrating clinical practice with research expertise to advance the field of orthopaedics. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $20,000 per year - Renewable annually for up to five years (maximum total award: $100,000) - Renewal is contingent on annual review of scientific progress and available OREF funding --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have demonstrated research success, evidenced by previous extramural research funding (e.g., NIH K08 or K23 awards, or equivalent). - Open to clinician scientists focusing on orthopaedic research. - The grant is intended for those aiming to develop a sustained academic surgery career. - Applicants may only submit one application per cycle as Principal Investigator (PI) in this category. - Clinical relevance must be clearly stated in the abstract, specific aims, and study design. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via proposalCENTRAL. - Create or log into a proposalCENTRAL account to access and complete the application. - Annual renewal requires submission of progress reports for review. - Refer to the [FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) for additional application guidance. --- ## Additional Information - The grant may be held concurrently with other funding, but must comply with OREF's eligibility and reporting requirements. - Projects must have clear clinical relevance and practical application in orthopaedic surgery. --- ## External Links - [OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-mentored-clinician-scientist-grant) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Homepage](https://www.oref.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@oref.org | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Contact URL | [Contact OREF](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) |

OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant

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