OREF/OTA Trauma Research Grant with funding support from Arthrex
Forecasted
The OREF/OTA Trauma Research Grant funds innovative research on surgical management of complex ankle fractures to advance orthopaedic trauma care.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Letter of Intent) | October 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total; typically awarded over 1–2 years.
Summary: Funds innovative research on operative management of ankle fractures with complicating factors to advance orthopaedic trauma care.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm timeline on program page before applying.
Description
This grant supports investigator-initiated research projects that advance the understanding and operative management of orthopaedic trauma, with a particular focus on innovative strategies for treating ankle fractures complicated by compromised bone, soft tissue, or metabolic challenges that increase the risk of complications. The goal is to foster research that leads to improved patient outcomes and advances in orthopaedic trauma care.
