OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant

OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Grant supports innovative research in musculoskeletal health, encouraging early-stage investigators to submit proposals utilizing enabling technologies. Established by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, this grant honors John W. Brown's contributions to orthopaedics. With a maximum funding of $100,000 over one or two years, the grant aims to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes through groundbreaking research.

Overview

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Who We Are The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization committed to improving patients’ lives by funding musculoskeletal research that advances clinical practice. OREF was founded in 1955 by orthopaedic surgeons to help their colleagues investigate research questions important to the field, independent of commercial concerns. Since 1955, OREF has awarded more than 4,700 grants, providing nearly $150 million in support of musculoskeletal research. OREF strives to improve clinical care and patient outcomes by advancing innovative research, developing new investigators, and uniting the orthopaedic community in promoting musculoskeletal health. As the leading grant-making resource for new investigators, OREF provides important financial support that helps them build a strong foundation for their research careers. Our research grant and education programs are funded entirely through donations and gifts from individuals, musculoskeletal health-focused organizations and foundations, and industry partners. Mission: To fund innovative research that improves musculoskeletal health, support investigators throughout their careers, and collaborate with others to drive improvements in clinical practice. OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Research Grant Objective This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits investigator-initiated research proposals which will address the use of enabling technologies in musculoskeletal health care. Early-Stage investigators who have demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in their training are encouraged to apply. This research grant honors the former chief executive officer of Stryker, John W. Brown, whose dedication to research, innovation and contributions to orthopaedics have benefited millions of patients. 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(s) will be well poised to pursue NIH/DOD or the equivalent large-scale funding to continue to advance the area of research. Maximum funding will be a total of $100,000 over a one or two-year grant period, conditional upon periodic progress reports and annual review.

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