Funder: Orthopaedic Trauma Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Clinical: up to $40,000/year; basic research: up to $25,000/year; both for up to 2 years
Summary: Supports clinical, translational, and basic research on musculoskeletal trauma that produces publishable findings or data for external funding.
Key Information: The PI or co-PI must be an OTA Active, Clinical, or Research member in good standing; research must occur in North America.
Description
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Member Full Research Grant supports clinical, translational, or basic research addressing musculoskeletal trauma. Projects must be designed for completion within a 24-month funding period. The goal is a completed study leading to peer-reviewed publication or sufficient data to support applications for external funding. Product development is excluded.
The program offers separate Clinical Research and Basic Research funding categories, and applicants may apply in more than one category when applicable. Independent reviewers assess clinical significance, investigators, innovation, approach, and environment. OTA’s Research Committee administers the grant policies, including progress review and reporting requirements tied to continued funding.
