ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award
Forecasted
ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award honors an orthopaedic investigator rather than funding a project, recognizing scientific achievement, research leadership, and volunteer service to OREF and ORS.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Honorary award recognizing an investigator rather than funding a research project
Summary: Recognizes an individual’s outstanding orthopaedic research achievements, leadership, and volunteer service to ORS and OREF.
Key Information: Nominees must be Established Members of ORS; self-nominations are not accepted.
Description
The ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award is an honorary award offered by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) in conjunction with the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). It honors an individual who has significantly contributed to orthopaedic research and to the organizations through outstanding scientific achievements and a sustained commitment of time and service.
Rather than supporting a specific research project, the award recognizes an investigator’s contributions to the field and the orthopaedic research community. Selection brings together scientific accomplishment, demonstrated leadership in orthopaedic research, and significant volunteer contributions to OREF and/or ORS. A five-person committee reviews nominees and makes the final selection.
