[Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation](https://www.oref.org)

December 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 2027 (Full application)

$5,000 per award; typically one-year duration

Supports orthopaedic surgery residents in conducting original, clinically relevant research to advance orthopaedic knowledge and practice.

Forecasted dates—confirm deadlines on the program page before applying.

--- ## Description This grant provides support to orthopaedic surgery residents interested in pursuing original research projects that contribute to the advancement of orthopaedic knowledge and practice. The program encourages the development of well-crafted basic, translational, or clinical studies that have clear clinical relevance and practical application. The aim is to foster research skills among residents and promote innovation in the field of orthopaedics. --- ## Due Dates - December 2026: Letter of Intent deadline (anticipated/projected) - February 2027: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $5,000 per award - Typically supports one year of research --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigator (PI) must be an orthopaedic surgery resident in an ACGME-accredited orthopaedic program in the United States. - Applications must be submitted through a domestic non-profit, public, or private institution of higher education (such as hospitals, medical schools, universities, or colleges). - Only one submission per individual (PI) per year is allowed, regardless of grant category. - The same project may not be submitted in multiple grant categories, even with different PIs. - Each investigator may receive only one OREF grant of each type during their career. --- ## Application Process - Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the anticipated December deadline. - If invited, submit a full application by the anticipated February deadline. - Applications are submitted via [proposalCENTRAL](https://proposalcentral.com). - Create or log in to your proposalCENTRAL account to access the application. - Prepare a project proposal that demonstrates clear clinical relevance, with practical application highlighted in the abstract and specific aims. - Only one LOI may be submitted per PI per grant cycle. --- ## Additional Information - The grant supports basic, translational, and clinical research with a strong emphasis on clinical relevance and practical outcomes. - PIs may not apply for more than one OREF grant category per cycle (except as Co-PI or for Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant). - For more details and FAQs, consult the [OREF FAQ page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs). --- ## External Links - [Program page: Resident Research Project Grant](https://www.oref.org/for-researchers/funding-opportunities/grant-details/resident-research-project-grant) - [OREF main website](https://www.oref.org) - [OREF Grant FAQs](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/resources/faqs) - [proposalCENTRAL application portal](https://proposalcentral.com) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@oref.org | | Phone | (847) 698-9980 | | Contact Form | [OREF Contact Page](https://www.oref.org/about-oref/contact-us) | | Address | 9400 W. Higgins Road, Suite 215, Rosemont, IL 60018-4975 |

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