COTA Fellowship Grants
Funding Amount
$2,000 - $75,000
Deadline
November 30, 2026
235 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
COTA Fellowship Grants
Funder: Center for Orthopaedic Trauma Advancement (COTA), Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Area: Support for orthopaedic trauma fellowships and postgraduate education
Background
COTA was chartered in 2009 to serve as a non-conflicted intermediary to distribute support for fellowships and postgraduate education from unrestricted grants donated by industry. Since its inception through April 2025, COTA has awarded more than $14,600,000 in fellowship funding to over 450 trauma fellowship programs (both full and partially funded).- Award Range: $2,000 - $75,000
- Award Basis: Competitive process based on the quality of the fellowship program
- Selection Timeline: COTA board determines number of grants based on industry commitments received during selection meeting in March of each year
Award Details
- Year 1: Based on program application
- Subsequent Years: Based on program application AND report of the graduating fellow
Funding Mechanism
- Approved OTA orthopaedic trauma fellowship programs in the United States
Eligibility
Contact Information
Orthopaedic Trauma Association 1515 E Woodfield Rd, Suite 880 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Phone: (847) 698-1631 Email: [contact available on website]Primary Contact for Questions: Rachel O'Connell
Recent Award Examples (2025-2026 Academic Year)
Total funding: $325,000, $150,000, $75,000, $25,000, $12,500 distributed among 30+ fellowship programs across the United StatesHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Application Opening: November 2026 (approximately)
2. Deadline: Late January of the following year (2027 deadline example: January 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm CDT)
3. Award Notification: Mid-April following deadline
- Program application form
- CPT Code Summary Report (required; all approved OTA fellowship programs should have available)
- Sample application available for reference
Required Materials
- Digital submission (via application portal)
Application Format
- Applications submitted through grant portal
- Specific narrative questions contained in application form
- LOI requirements: Not specified
Submission Details
- Criteria and Instructions for Programs document available
- Sample grant application provided for reference
- Applicants must comply with COTA By-Laws, Conflict of Interest Policy, Whistleblower Policy, and Retention Policy
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