Research Grants from AO Foundation support clinicians’ clinical, basic, and applied research on important trauma and musculoskeletal problems to advance evidence-based care and research careers.
AO Trauma’s four regional calls now list a March 1, 2027 deadline at 23:59 CET and are marked closed, replacing the announcement of a Q4 2026 opening. New applicant rules require English-language online submissions and institutional acceptance of a non-negotiable grant agreement; other application and selection details also changed.
The AO Foundation’s Fellowships offer early-career orthopedic surgeons immersive, hands-on training in trauma care and surgery at top international centers.
AO VET Seed Grants support veterinary researchers with funding for applied clinical and translational studies addressing orthopedic issues in animals while helping develop future research leaders.
OREF/OTA Trauma Research Grant with funding support from Arthrex supports investigators studying innovative surgery for ankle fractures complicated by bone, soft tissue, or metabolic challenges to inform clinical care.
AO VET/ARI Collaborative Research Grant supports veterinary researchers with collaborative applied research funding to address orthopedic clinical problems and improve surgical strategies and patient outcomes.
Research Grants from the American Osteopathic Association support researchers, residents, and medical students studying whole-person care to examine its efficacy and impact on patient outcomes.