Bone Grants

Hip Society Awards 2011

The Hip Society announces three awards for papers submitted from the various training programs or from practicing orthopaedic surgeons for presentation at the annual Hip Society open meeting. These awards are named after men who have made outstanding contributions to reconstructive surgery of the hip and will be based on the criteria that follow:

The Otto Aufranc and John Charnley Awards: Papers submitted in these categories are to be based on innovative research, either clinical or basic, encompassing important advances in the management of hip disorders.
The Frank Stinchfield Award: This prize is given to a resident or fellow in training who submits an outstanding contribution concerning hip problems.
Any or all of these awards will be granted annually at the discretion of the Awards Committee of The Hip Society. The author(s) of each winning Award Paper will receive a $2,000 honorarium.

The Hip Society is soliciting papers, which are offered in competition for these awards. All submissions should represent original work that has not been previously published nor submitted for publication. Please indicate if your submission is a resident or fellow paper for the Frank Stinchfield Award. Submitted papers must be in publishable form. These papers are evaluated "blind" so we ask that the author not have his name or the name of his institution anywhere, but on the title page. Papers should be submitted electronically and must be submitted by December 1, 2010.

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING HIP SOCIETY AWARD PAPERS TO CLINICAL
ORTHOPAEDICS AND RELATED RESEARCH

All Award submissions must meet the published guidelines for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (https://www.editorialmanager.com/corr/). All manuscripts must be electronically submitted at the same Web site. When authors submit and upload material they must select “Society Awards” when asked for “Article Type.” Authors will then be required to selection a “Section/Category,” and should select, “2011 Hip Society Awards.” (Failure to properly select the proper article type and section/category may result in improper processing and not being considered for the intended award.) Submissions winning an award of The Society will be published in CORR with the annual Proceedings of The Society. Please call the CORR office (215-392-0270) if you have problems with the submission. All submissions must include a cover letter signed by the corresponding author
(1) documenting appropriate participation of all authors,
(2) stating all coauthors have seen and agree with the contents of the manuscript, and
(3) indicating the work has not been submitted or published elsewhere.

Please contact the CORR office (215-392-0270) for further information. Awards will be reviewed by The Society. You will be notified by The Society (not by Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research) regarding all decisions.

Hip Society European Fellowship in Hip Reconstruction

The Hip Society is pleased to accept applicants for the Clinical Fellowship in Reconstructive Hip Surgery. The one-year Fellowship is held at one or several European sites selected by the candidate and the Fellowship director. The Fellowship will provide excellent opportunities to learn surgical techniques from master hip surgeons in Europe and to pursue clinical research projects related to hip surgery.

Applicants must have completed their Residency Training in Orthopaedic Surgery in an approved program in the United States or Canada, and must furnish proof of a special interest in hip reconstructive surgery.

Applications are being accepted for the August, 2011 to July, 2012 Fellowship position. Applications must be received by August 31, 2010. The Fellowship enjoys generous financial support from the Maurice E. Müller Foundation of North America.

For further information, please write to:

The Hip Society
6300 N. River Road Suite 727
Rosemont, IL 60018-4226
email: hip@aaos.org
phone: (847)698-1638
fax: (847)823-0536

Questions regarding the fellowship should be directed to:
Robert T. Trousdale, MD
200 First St SW
Rochester, MN 55905
phone: (507)284-3663
email: Trousdale.robert@mayo.edu

International Bone & Mineral Society Gideon and Sevgi Rodan Fellowship

The Rodan Fellowship will be given annually to support the research activities of a deserving young investigator in the bone field. Support will be a one-year, non-renewable $40,000 grant payable to the successful applicant’s institution. No overhead may be paid from the fellowship. The research may be basic, translational, clinical, or outcomes-based in bone biology or diseases of the bone.

Eligibility - Applicants must be within 10 years of their first postgraduate degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., or equivalent) and be a post-doctoral fellow. The fellowship must be held in an academic institution—for example, a medical school, hospital, or research institute. The applicant must be an IBMS Member (To become a member of IBMS you can fill out the online application at: www.ibmsonline.org).

Application Format- Applicants should submit a research proposal that should be no more than three to four pages long, excluding references. A proposed budget for the research fellowship should be included, along with the candidate’s curriculum vitae, a supporting letter from a mentor, plus 2 additional reference letters.

Review Criteria - Submissions will be reviewed by the IBMS Awards Committee and rated according to the academic record of the candidate and the scientific value of the proposed project. Preference will be given to applications demonstrating novelty or initiative on the part of the applicant, particularly an applicant who is either moving to a new laboratory or proposing a period of research in another laboratory, either to achieve progress in a specific project or to master new technology. The final decision will be made by the IBMS Executive Committee.

Funding is made possible through the generous support of Merck & Company.

International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS)
401 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone: +1 312-321-5113
Fax: +1 312-673-6934
Email: info@ibmsonline.org

Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/DePuy Career Development Grant in Women’s Musculoskeletal Health

Applications due September 15, 2010

With support from DePuy Orthopaedics, this Award will help train and develop female orthopaedic surgeons to improve knowledge in the area of women’s musculoskeletal health, and enhance the understanding of gender and diversity differences in the outcomes of orthopaedic procedures. The candidate must be a female orthopaedic surgeon who is a member of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator. The amount of the award is $45,000 for one year.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire, V.P., Grants (847) 384-4348
Mary Marino, Grants Administrator (847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261

Tel: (847) 698-9980 Fax: (847) 698-7806
Email: communications@oref.org

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons/Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Research Grant in Adult Reconstruction

Applications due September 15, 2010

This grant provides seed money and start-up funding for a new investigator doing clinically relevant research in the topic area of adult reconstruction. One grant totaling $40,000 for one year is available for Project Year 2011. The principal investigator or the co-principal investigator must be an orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. PhDs and DVMs are eligible if they are affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal investigator or co-principal investigator. Funds may not be used for salary. Applications for projects of a clinical or basic science nature will be accepted.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire, V.P., Grants (847) 384-4348
Mary Marino, Grants Administrator (847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261

Tel: (847) 698-9980 Fax: (847) 698-7806
Email: communications@oref.org

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/Zachary B. Friedenberg, MD Clinician Scientist Grant

The objective of this grant is to encourage young surgeons to pursue a career as a clinician scientist, with a special emphasis on continued research activity. The grant will be made to an orthopaedic surgeon to allow the recipient to spend 40% or more of his or her time (two workdays each week) in research for a period of up to three years. Thanks to generous support from the Zachary Friedenberg Endowment Fund, one grant of up to $100,000 per year for up to three years, conditional upon annual review, will be considered. This will provide a stipend to compensate for the projected loss of income that would result from devoting less time to clinical practice and more time to research, but no funds for the costs of the research itself. In return, the recipient is required to serve as a role model for orthopaedic residents, interns and medical students in the practice and science of musculoskeletal surgery, organize and participate in conferences, and work with students, interns and residents in the operating room.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire, V.P., Grants (847) 384-4348
Mary Marino, Grants Administrator (847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261

Tel: (847) 698-9980 Fax: (847) 698-7806
Email: communications@oref.org

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation/American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons/Rockwood Clinical Research Grant in Shoulder Care

Applications due September 15, 2010

Members of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) are invited to apply for a clinical research grant in the field of shoulder care. PhDs and DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon who is the principal or co-principal investigator. This grant is available through a generous contribution from the family of Charles A. Rockwood Jr., MD through an endowment fund established by the family to support this program. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract under specific aims, and be obvious from the title and the study design. A peer review committee, which will include representatives from OREF and ASES, will select the grant recipient. One grant of $50,000 for one year will be awarded for Project Year 2011.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire, V.P., Grants (847) 384-4348
Mary Marino, Grants Administrator (847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261

Tel: (847) 698-9980 Fax: (847) 698-7806
Email: communications@oref.org

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Career Development Grant

Applications due September 15, 2010

These grants encourage a commitment to clinically relevant scientific research in orthopaedic surgery. Candidates must have completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery and demonstrated a sustained interest in research and excellence in clinical training. Letters of support must offer evidence of the candidate’s potential to develop as an investigator. One grant of up to $225,000 over three years subject to annual review is offered for Project Year 2011.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire
V.P., Grants
(847) 384-4348

Mary Marino
Grants Administrator
(847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road, Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261
(847) 384-4348

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Educational Grant

Availability to be confirmed, subject to funding commitment

With support from DePuy, OREF will fund 15 one-year grants of $5,000 each for orthopaedic residents who are working with a funded investigator or other mentor to develop research interests. These grants may be applied to research expenses, but not salary or travel. Recipients will be selected through OREF’s independent, peer-review process, which is modeled on the process used by the National Institutes of Health. Availability to be confirmed, subject to funding commitment.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire
V.P., Grants
(847) 384-4348

Mary Marino
Grants Administrator
(847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road, Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261
(847) 384-4348

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant

The objective of the Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant is to prepare residents for a career with research as a major component. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims sections, and be obvious from the title and the study design. Grants of up to $20,000 for one year will be considered for orthopaedic surgery residents or fellows completing an orthopaedic fellowship in approved orthopaedic programs to cover research expenses, but not salary. The grantee is required to have a minimum of three months dedicated research time, with six months dedicated research time preferred, within the one-year grant period. The grantee’s time commitment must be consistent with the grantee's role on the project, and must be justified. The work should clearly be achievable by the grantee as a free-standing project even when it is a part of a larger work, and it should potentially lead to publication with the grantee as an author. Both laboratory and clinical projects (e.g., outcome studies) are suitable, but in either case clinical relevance must be explicitly and clearly described.

For more information please contact:

Jean McGuire
V.P., Grants
(847) 384-4348

Mary Marino
Grants Administrator
(847) 384-4359

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
6300 N. River Road, Suite 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261
(847) 384-4348