Research Grants Program
The Research Grants Program from the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society funds innovative research to advance scientific knowledge and patient care in foot and ankle orthopaedics.
Funder: American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Research Grants Program application deadline, annually last week of November)
Funding Amounts: Pilot: up to $5,000 | Small Project: up to $20,000 | Established Project: up to $50,000 | 1-year award period
Summary: Supports AOFAS members in conducting innovative research to advance foot and ankle patient care and scientific discovery.
Key Information: Either PI or Co-I must be an AOFAS member; online application only; blinded review process.
Description
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Research Grants Program provides annual funding to support innovative research projects in the field of foot and ankle orthopaedics. Established in 1997, the program aims to drive scientific discovery and clinical progress by providing seed and start-up funding for promising research, and by encouraging supplemental submissions to national funding sources. The program offers multiple grant categories, including opportunities for new and established investigators, residents, and early-career researchers.
The program is highly competitive and uses a blinded, NIH-style review process to ensure fairness and scientific rigor. Projects funded through this program are expected to contribute to improved patient care and advance the state of knowledge in foot and ankle orthopaedics.
