William H. Harris, MD Award
Award for exceptional hip research in reconstructive surgery or biomechanics published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, honoring innovation and scientific merit in orthopaedics.
Funder: Orthopaedic Research Society (https://www.ors.org)
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (manuscript acceptance window: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 honorarium and commemorative plaque; single recipient per year.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding research on the hip published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, awarded to an early-career ORS member.
Key Information: Applicant must be lead author, under 45, an ORS member, and not a previous recipient.
Description
This award honors exceptional scientific merit and quality in research focused on the hip, specifically in the context of reconstructive surgery, biomechanics, and related clinical or basic science. Eligible research must be accepted for publication in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and demonstrate significant contribution to the advancement of hip surgery. The award is named in tribute to Dr. William H. Harris, a pioneer in hip replacement and orthopaedic biomechanics, and is intended to foster continued innovation in the field.
