Research Grants - AO Foundation
AO Foundation research grants fund global and regional projects in trauma and musculoskeletal science, supporting clinical, basic, translational, and veterinary research with a focus on innovation and early-career development.
Funder: AO Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (AO Trauma Clinical Priority Program, AO Trauma APAC/MENA Mini Grants, AO VET/ARI Collaborative) | February 2027 (AO Trauma LATAM Mini Grants, AO Trauma ESA Mini Grants, AO CMF Seed/Start-Up) | April 2027 (AO VET Seed Grant) | June 2027 (AO Trauma LATAM Mini Grants Round 2, AO Trauma APAC Mini Grants) | May 2027 (AO VET Research Seed/Collaborative Grant historical)
Funding Amounts: Mini/Seed grants: CHF 5,000–15,000 (1–2 yrs); Start-up: up to CHF 50,000 (2 yrs); Large grants: up to CHF 140,000/year (max CHF 700,000 over 5 yrs); Collaborative/ARI: up to CHF 35,000/year.
Summary: Global and regional grants supporting trauma and musculoskeletal research, with opportunities for early-career investigators and clinicians in basic, clinical, translational, and veterinary research.
Key Information: All deadlines are anticipated/projected; eligibility and award size vary by region and grant type.
Description
The AO Foundation offers a suite of research grants to advance trauma and musculoskeletal research globally. Funding is available for clinical, basic, translational, and veterinary research addressing critical challenges in trauma care, orthopaedics, and craniomaxillofacial surgery. Programs are tailored to support both established and early-career investigators, with special emphasis on career development, mentorship, and training for young clinicians and researchers. Opportunities exist for global, regional, and collaborative projects, including those conducted at the AO Research Institute (ARI) in Davos.
