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Research Grants Program (Small Project Research Grants) is sponsored by Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation (supported in part by Arthrex, Inc.). This is a core grant category providing seed funding for promising research projects in orthopedic foot and ankle. It includes an Early Career Award for researchers less than 10 years out of fellowship.
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AOFAS Awards More Than $258,000 in Grants to Fund Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Research Oops, something went wrong This is a paid press release. Contact the press release distributor directly with any inquiries. AOFAS Awards More Than $258,000 in Grants to Fund Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Research SCHAUMBURG, Ill.
, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) awarded its annual research grants to 12 promising foot and ankle research projects. With funding from the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation , the AOFAS Research Grants Program provides AOFAS members and their research teams with the resources to discover new foot and ankle treatments and advance patient care.
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (PRNewsfoto/AOFAS) This year, the AOFAS continued its commitment to research by awarding more than $258,000 in funding—including two Resident Awards that support the work of an orthopaedic resident, and two Early Career Awards that recognize a researcher less than 10 years out of fellowship. First-time research grant applicants were also awarded 10 percent advantage in overall score.
"The AOFAS Research Grants Program supports innovative studies and provides opportunities for our surgeons—especially those early in their careers—to contribute to the future of our specialty," said AOFAS Research Committee Chair Michael C. Aynardi, MD, from Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania.
In addition to the Resident and Early Career Awards, the AOFAS awarded two Established Project Grants (up to $50,000), five Small Project Grants (up to $20,000 each), and the Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant (up to $25,000). Established in 2021 with a generous donation from AOFAS Past President Ronald W.
Smith, MD, and his wife, Wendy, the Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant funds promising prospective research studies in areas of high clinical importance. Since 1997, AOFAS has awarded more than $2. 5 million in research grants.
The AOFAS Research Grants Program is funded by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, supported in part by a grant from Arthrex, Inc. "By advancing research, we are equipping physicians with the knowledge to better diagnose and treat complex foot and ankle condition, ultimately improving patient care," Dr. Aynardi said. Congratulations to the 2025 AOFAS Research Grant Recipients!
Established Project Grants (up to $50,000) Validation of Novel Biomarkers to Differentiate Foot and Ankle Infections from Inflammatory Arthritis Lower Extremity Gait, Mobility, and Balance Confidence in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Patients with Cavovarus Foot Deformity Small Project Grants (up to $20,000) The Efficacy of TMR in Diabetic Neuroma Pain Reduction Nonpsychotrophic Cannabinoids May Enhance Fracture Healing in a Murine Neuropathic Model Biological and Histological Analysis of Zadek Calcaneal Osteotomy vs. Open Achilles Tendon Splitting Procedure for Insertional Achilles Tendinosis Adenosine Therapy to Treat Charcot Arthropathy Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Foot and Ankle Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial Early Career Awards (up to $20,000) The Passive Collection of Wearable Data and Self-Reported Outcomes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Patients Long-Term Outcomes following Reconstruction of the Flexible Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Resident Awards (up to $5,000) A Not-So-Silent Threat: The Impact of Surgical Suction Devices on Noise in the Foot and Ankle Operating Room Contact Pressures During Lower Extremity Immobilization: A Biomechanical Study Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant (up to $25,000) Development of a Limb Risk Assessment Model for Patients with Diabetic Foot Syndrome Christopher Gross, MD; Daniel Scott, MD, MBA About Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons Foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle.
Their education and training consist of four years of medical school, five years of postgraduate residency, and a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists care for patients of all ages, performing reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treating sports injuries, and managing foot and ankle trauma.
The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) mobilizes our dynamic community of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons to improve patient care through education, research, and advocacy.
As the premier global organization for foot and ankle care, AOFAS delivers exceptional events and resources for continuous education, funds and promotes innovative research, and broadens patient understanding of foot and ankle conditions and treatments. By emphasizing collaboration and excellence, AOFAS inspires ever-increasing levels of professional performance leading to improved patient outcomes. For more information, visit aofas.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers, with an Early Career Award specifically for those less than 10 years out of fellowship. Prior awardees of Pilot Project Grants and the AOFAS Resident Award are eligible for the Early Career Award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Research Grants Program (Small Project Research Grants) is funded by Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation (supported in part by Arthrex, Inc.). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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