OREF Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Research Grant in Honor of James Andrews, MD
This grant funds new investigators researching ways to prevent musculoskeletal injuries in youth sports to improve young athletes' safety and health.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 (one-year seed/startup funding for new investigators)
Summary: Supports new investigators researching prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in youth sports to advance young athletes' safety.
Description
This grant provides startup or seed funding to support new investigators undertaking clinical and/or social research focused on the prevention of musculoskeletal injuries in youth sports. The goal is to stimulate innovative research that can lead to effective strategies for reducing injury risk among young athletes, ultimately contributing to improved musculoskeletal health and safety in youth sports settings.
