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

December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full Application)

$50,000 total for one year

Supports innovative research to advance prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis and improve patient outcomes.

--- ## Description This grant supports research aimed at advancing understanding, prevention, and treatment of osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability among adults. The program is designed to foster innovative scientific studies that contribute to improved management and therapeutic strategies for osteoarthritis, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. Multidisciplinary and clinically relevant research is encouraged, including basic, translational, and clinical studies with practical applications. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - February 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding: $50,000 per grant - Project duration: One year --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigator (PI) must be a **new investigator** (not previously awarded an NIH R01 or equivalent as PI). - Orthopaedic surgeon PIs must be licensed and based at a U.S. institution. - PhDs are eligible if they hold a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department (requires a letter from department chair). - DVMs are also eligible. - Only one Letter of Intent (LOI) may be submitted per PI per grant cycle. - Multidisciplinary research is encouraged. - Clinical relevance must be clearly stated in the abstract, specific aims, title, and study design. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated December deadline. - If invited, submit a full application by the anticipated February deadline. - Applications are managed via proposalCENTRAL; applicants must create or log in to an account to access the application. - Only one application per PI per cycle is allowed (does not apply to Co-PI or certain other grant categories). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should generate results with practical clinical application. - Both basic and translational research are welcomed, provided clinical relevance is clear. - For more detailed FAQs, see the [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs). --- ## External Links - [Program Details and Application](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/OA) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | info@oref.org | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Address | 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975 | | Contact Form | [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) |

OREF Osteoarthritis Research Grant

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