How much funding does OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant provide?

OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant provides US $100,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

Foundation Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

US $100,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The Principal Investigator is required to be a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Other requirements

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Overview

The OREF/AAOS Clinical Gaps Research Grant invites innovative research proposals aimed at bridging clinical gaps in healing, repair, or diagnostics. This funding is particularly focused on projects that utilize devices, biologics, or technology, and encourages translational research that may include pilot human studies. Supported by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, this grant seeks to advance the field of orthopaedic research through investigator-led initiatives.

Eligibility

You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The Principal Investigator is required to be a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

What Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 18
Total given: $912K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $10K–$300K

By dollars: Minnesota 39%, Texas 22%, New York 10%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, MN; New York, NY; Dallas, TX.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Mayo Clinic Rochester MN · Rochester, MN

Evaluation of Phage Dosing for Periprosthetic Joint Infection Treatment

$300K
Scottish Rite for Children · Dallas, TX

Understanding Factors Influencing Attrition in Orthopedic Surgical Training

$150K
The Hospital for Special Surgery · New York, NY

The Role of Cellular Senescence in Joint Stiffness

$50K
The University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

Synovial lining macrophages in OA: Defining their fate in obesity

$50K
Emory University · Atlanta, GA

Elucidating cancer resistance of naked mole rats

$25K