The AOAO Foundation seeks proposals of high scholarly merit from AOAO members enrolled in a residency training or fellowship program. A review group will convene to evaluate applications for scientific and technical merit. Research projects must be orthopedic in nature and include the four osteopathic tenants:
- Body is a UNIT [body, mind, spirit]
- Body is Capable of self-regulation, self-healing, health maintenance
- Structure & Function are reciprocally interrelated
- Rational Treatment is based on these principles
Review Criteria
Originality
• Project offers an innovative approach to a clinical, surgical or basic science question
• Project is of publishable quality
• Well defined hypothesis
Cohort Analysis
• Clear designated outcomes
• Comparisons between prior/new usage/utilization
• Collection and measurement of outcomes
Techniques
• Well defined processes
• Identified techniques to be used
• Evidence-based or Original
Cost
All expenses are reasonable and appropriate, clearly identified
Target population
• Well defined
• Project has access to targeted population
• Explains how will reach targeted population
Integration Overall
Assessment of project – likelihood of success/publishable
Principal Investigator
Background / experience/relationship (PD, Attending, other)
Disbursement and Requirements
Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 maximum. Upon award of the grant, 50% of the amount requested (up to $2,500) will be disbursed. The award recipient must attend the Annual Fall Awards Ceremony the year in which the award is given and provide a brief presentation on the research. The remaining 50% (up to $2,500) will be disbursed following attendance and presentation at the Annual Fall Meeting.
Application and Instructions
The 2025 grant application submission process is now closed.