OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant

The OREF/Goldberg Arthritis Research Grant aims to support innovative research proposals focused on arthritis treatment, particularly arthroplasty. It seeks to foster new investigators by providing seed funding for projects that demonstrate clinical relevance and potential for practical application. Proposals must highlight their orthopaedic significance and aim to advance research that could lead to larger scale funding opportunities, enhancing the field of orthopaedics.

Objective
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits investigator-initiated research proposals in the treatment of arthritis with an emphasis on arthroplasty by investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training. The objective of the grant is to encourage new investigators by providing seed and start-up funding for promising research projects.
Clinical relevance of all proposals must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. All proposed projects are expected to generate results that have a practical application. It is expected that upon completion of the proposed project, the principal investigator will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research.
Orthopaedic Relevance
It is important that the research topic clearly contain relevance to orthopaedic practice. Ultimately, applications are evaluated on whether or not the potential exists for clinical advancements resulting from the knowledge gained at the conclusion of the proposed study.