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

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

$50,000 total for one year (seed/start-up funding)

Supports early-career orthopaedic clinician scientists in launching innovative, clinically relevant research projects.

--- ## Description This grant provides essential seed and start-up funding to advance the scientific training of emerging orthopaedic clinician scientists. It is designed to help early-stage investigators develop their research capabilities, generate preliminary data, and foster innovation within the orthopaedic research community. The grant supports projects with clear clinical relevance and the potential to impact patient care. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated): Letter of Intent deadline - October 2026 (anticipated): Full application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $50,000 total for a one-year project. - Funding is intended as seed/start-up support for promising research. --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigator (PI) must be a U.S.-licensed orthopaedic surgeon, resident, or fellow at a U.S. institution. - Applicants must be within four years of completing formal training. - Only one Letter of Intent (LOI) per PI per grant cycle is allowed. - Projects must be clinically relevant to orthopaedics and have practical applications. - Both basic, translational, and clinical studies are eligible, provided clinical relevance is clearly described. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated August 2026 deadline. - If invited, submit a full application by the anticipated October 2026 deadline. - Applications are submitted through [proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com). - Only one application as PI per grant cycle is permitted (may apply as Co-PI on others). - Prepare materials as outlined in the RFA (Request for Applications) on the program website. --- ## Additional Information - The grant strongly encourages projects that generate results with practical, real-world impact on patient care. - Review the full eligibility and application instructions on the program page and in the RFA. - For more details, review the [FAQ page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs). --- ## External Links - [OREF New Investigator Grant Program Page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/oref-new-investigator--grant) - [OREF Main Website](https://www.oref.org) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [proposalCENTRAL Application Portal](https://proposalcentral.com) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Email | info@oref.org | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Online Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | | Address | 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975 |

OREF New Investigator Grant

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