Apply for $200,000+ in New Funding

OREF is pleased to announce the availability of more than $200,000 in new funding. Applications are now available for biologics, arthritis, shoulder and resident research funding, and support for NIH K Awards. View the Request for Applications (RFAs) for complete eligibility requirements and instructions.

Opportunities Opening November 14, 2024

Applications due February 13, 2025

• OREF/MTF Biologics Research Grant provides $100,000 for research focused on the science of biologic – reconstruction, bone regeneration, transplantation - allografts, including stem cells for graft transplantation.


• OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant provides $50,000 in seed and start-up funding for promising research projects that address issues related to the treatment of arthritis with an emphasis on arthroplasty.


• OREF/ASES/Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant provides $50,000 in funding and encourages new investigators to conduct research in the area of shoulder care.


• Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant provides $20,000 for the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated success as both a clinician and a researcher. Allows investigators to spend dedicated time in research for a period of up to five years to develop a long and productive career in academic surgery.



Resident Opportunity—Requires Letter of Intent

LOI due December 12, 2024



Letters of Intent (LOI) must be completed for the following grant. All properly submitted LOI will be reviewed by the Research Committee. If your LOI is selected to advance, you will be invited to complete a full proposal.

• Resident Research Project Grant provides $5,000 in funding to residents who are interested in research.



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