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

August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full application)

$50,000 for a one-year project; seed/start-up funding for new investigators.

Supports early-career orthopaedic clinician scientists with funding for promising, clinically relevant research projects in orthopaedics.

--- ## Description This grant provides seed and start-up funding to advance the scientific training of emerging orthopaedic clinician scientists. It is intended to foster the development of innovative, clinically relevant research that can impact patient care and orthopaedic science. The program is specifically designed for early-career investigators, including residents, fellows, and orthopaedic surgeons within four years of completing their formal training. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - October 2026: Full application/submission deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $50,000 total award for a one-year research project. - Funds are intended as seed/start-up support for promising new research. --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigator (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgeon licensed to practice in the U.S. and based at a U.S. institution. - Eligible applicants include: - Orthopaedic residents - Fellows - Orthopaedic surgeons who have completed formal training within the last four years - A PI may apply in only one category per cycle and submit only one Letter of Intent (LOI) per cycle. - U.S. citizenship is not always required, but applicants must be based at a U.S. institution. - Residents may serve as PI or Co-PI on this grant. - No overhead costs are allowed in the budget. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via proposalCENTRAL. - The process typically involves: - Submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated August deadline - Invitation to submit a full application by the anticipated October deadline, if selected - Carefully review all eligibility requirements and application instructions on the [OREF grant page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-new-investigator--grant). - Formatting requirements (type size, margins, etc.) are strictly enforced. - If IRB or IACUC approval is pending at the time of submission, indicate this in the application and provide documentation upon approval. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application as PI per grant cycle is allowed (Co-PI status is exempt from this restriction). - Projects must demonstrate clear clinical relevance and practical application in orthopaedics. - Proposals may be resubmitted once, with an introduction addressing reviewer feedback. - All key personnel must be listed, with biosketches and roles described. --- ## External Links - [OREF New Investigator Grant Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-new-investigator--grant) - [OREF Funding Opportunities Overview](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [proposalCENTRAL Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@oref.org](mailto:info@oref.org) | | Grant-specific Qs | [OREF Grants Team](mailto:grants@oref.org) | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Contact Form | [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | ---

OREF New Investigator Grant

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