This award honors the best hip-related research paper accepted in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, celebrating advances in hip science and clinical care.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Submission deadline for William H. Harris, MD Award (projected) | August 2026: Manuscript acceptance cutoff for eligibility (projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 honorarium and commemorative plaque; single annual award.
Summary: Recognizes the best hip-related orthopaedic research paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.
Key Information: Only manuscripts accepted between Sept 1 of the prior year and Aug 31 of the award year are eligible.
The William H. Harris, MD Award honors exceptional basic and/or clinical research involving the hip, as presented in a paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. The award celebrates the scientific legacy of Dr. William H. Harris, a pioneer in hip reconstructive surgery and orthopaedic research. The focus is on research that advances understanding or treatment in hip biomechanics, biology, or clinical care, with the winner recognized at the ORS Annual Meeting.