Research Development Program supports early-career orthopaedic trauma clinician scientists with research funding, mentorship, and education to develop their research careers and engagement.
Applications are now closed; the funder replaced the April 1–June 15 submission window with a closure notice and removed the “Apply Now” link.
The Kathryn Cramer Early Career Research Development Award by AO North America Inc. funds innovative orthopedic trauma research by early-career surgeons to advance scientific knowledge in the field.
Young Investigator Research Development Award supports orthopedic trauma fellows’ research from fellowship into early practice, funding projects aimed at improving orthopedic trauma patient outcomes.
OTA Member Full Research Grant supports member investigators’ clinical, translational, and basic musculoskeletal trauma research to produce publishable findings or data for external funding.
OTA Resident Research Grant supports orthopaedic residents’ clinical, translational, or basic research in orthopaedic trauma, enabling them to complete a defined project during residency.
OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant supports new clinician scientists with dedicated time for clinically relevant orthopaedic research to build long, productive careers in academic surgery.