OTA Member Full Research Grant

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.

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

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.