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

February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$25,000 (one-year seed/startup funding for new investigators)

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. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total award: $25,000 - Duration: One year - Intended as startup or seed funding for new investigators --- ## Eligibility - Open to domestic (U.S.) and Canadian non-profit, public, and private institutions of higher education (e.g., hospitals, medical schools, universities, colleges). - Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI may be an orthopaedic surgeon licensed to practice in the United States. - PhDs and DVMs may serve as PI if they have a primary or secondary faculty appointment in an orthopaedic department. - Multidisciplinary research activity is encouraged. - A PI may apply in only one category per cycle and submit only one Letter of Intent (LOI) per cycle. - Clinical relevance must be clearly demonstrated in the proposal. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted via proposalCENTRAL. - Applicants must create or log into a proposalCENTRAL account to access and complete the application. - Only one application per PI per grant cycle is allowed. - Review the [OREF funding opportunity page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/prevention-of-musculoskeletal-youth-sports-injuries-grant) for specific instructions and updates. - Multidisciplinary and clinically relevant proposals are encouraged. --- ## Additional Information - Only one application per PI per grant cycle (does not apply to co-PI status). - All proposed projects should generate results with practical application. - See OREF’s [FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) for more details on eligibility and application procedures. --- ## External Links - [OREF Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Grant program page](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/prevention-of-musculoskeletal-youth-sports-injuries-grant) - [OREF General 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 Page | [OREF Contact](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) |

OREF Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Research Grant in Honor of James Andrews, MD

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