OTA Member Full Research Grant

OTA Member Full Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Orthopaedic Trauma Foundation Inc
Amount: US $25,000 - US $40,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The OTA Member Full Research Grant, offered by the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, aims to fund clinical, translational, or basic research projects related to musculoskeletal trauma. Grants of up to $40,000 per year for two years are available for clinical research, and $25,000 per year for two years for basic research. Eligible applicants include OTA members in good standing, and research must be conducted in North America. The initiative seeks to enhance the quality of care for injured patients.

Overview

Orthopaedic Trauma Association Mission The mission of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) is to promote excellence in care for the injured patient, through provision of scientific forums and support of musculoskeletal research and education of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the public. Vision The OTA will be the authoritative source for the optimum treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injury, will effectively communicate this information to the Orthopaedic and medical community and will seek to influence health care policy that impacts care and prevention of injury. Value The OTA is adaptable, forward thinking and fiscally responsible and is composed of a diverse world wide membership who provide care and improve the knowledge base for the treatment of injured patients. OTA members provide worldwide leadership through education, research and patient advocacy. Diversity The OTA promotes and values diversity and inclusion at all levels with the goal of creating an environment where every member has the opportunity to excel in leadership, education, and culturally-competent orthopaedic trauma care. Funding Objective The goal of the OTA Full Member Grant is to provide funding for clinical, translational, or basic research projects that can be completed within the 24-month funding period. The expectation is that successful projects will result in a completed project with peer-reviewed publication or result in sufficient data to support external funding opportunities. The following grants are available for any research issue related to musculoskeletal trauma (excluding product development): Clinical Research Grants ($40,000/year maximum for up to 2 years)Basic Research Grants ($25,000/year maximum for up to 2 years)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Either the principal investigator, or co-principal investigator must be an OTA Active, Clinical, or Research member in good standing, with no outstanding reporting requirements for currently active OTA-funded projects. The research must be conducted in North America. You may apply in more than one grant category, if applicable. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Must be an OTA Active, Clinical, or Research member in good standing.

Ineligibility

Residents and Fellows are not eligible to apply for a Full Member Grant as the PI. Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) funds may not be used for remodeling or building construction costs.