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OREF

The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire ort How do we fund research and education?

OREF Overview
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is the one foundation serving the entire orthopaedic community. In 1955, leaders of the major professional organizations in the specialty — the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research Society — established OREF as a means of supporting research and education toward building the scientific base of clinical practice. Since 1955, the Foundation has raised nearly $95 million and holds a unique place in American medicine. Our Vision
OREF will be the leader in supporting orthopaedic research to improve function, eliminate pain and restore mobility. Our Mission
Improving lives by supporting excellence in orthopaedic research. Through gifts from orthopaedic surgeons, practice groups, medical centers, and industry we support research and education initiatives funded by OREF and by partner organizations. Governance
The Board of Trustees consists of approximately twenty individuals: orthopaedic surgeons and lay persons. The board is responsible for the governance of the foundation, while foundation personnel are responsible for daily operations.

02/16/2026

The deadline for nearly $250k in funding is TODAY!

Learn more about grants for research in biologics, arthritis, youth sports injury, shoulder and support for NIH K Awards here: https://bit.ly/OREF_Research_Grants

02/12/2026

New podcast: Joshua Jacobs, MD, President, on today’s research funding landscape and the future of orthopaedic research.

Listen: https://bit.ly/3NTDo63

02/11/2026

The deadline for nearly $250k in funding is only a few days away!

Learn more about grants for research in biologics, arthritis, youth sports injury, shoulder and support for NIH K Awards here: https://bit.ly/OREF_Research_Grants

02/10/2026

The Annual Meeting is less than a month away! We are looking forward to seeing YOU in New Orleans, March 2-6. Stop by the booth ask about donor perks and learn about OREF's impact on orthopaedics!

Register here: https://www.aaos.org/annual/

02/05/2026

The $25,000 Prevention of Musculoskeletal Youth Sports Injuries Research Grant, in Honor of James Andrews, MD, of , provides startup funding for a new investigator conducting clinical and/or social research.

For eligibility and details visit: https://bit.ly/49HgDZj

02/04/2026

New podcast episode featuring Joshua Jacobs, MD, president, discussing the current landscape of research funding and what it means for the future of orthopaedic research.

Tune in for an insightful conversation hosted by Dr. Doug Lundy: https://bit.ly/3NTDo63

02/03/2026

The deadline for nearly $250k in funding is two weeks away!

Learn more about grants for research in biologics, arthritis, youth sports injury, shoulder and support for NIH K Awards here: https://bit.ly/OREF_Research_Grants

01/29/2026

"Who can apply for an OREF Grant?"

"Can I resubmit my proposal to OREF?"

"How do I access an application in proposal CENTRAL?"

Get the answer to these questions and more on our Grant FAQ page: https://bit.ly/OREF-FAQs

01/28/2026

The deadline for nearly $250k in funding is approaching!

Learn more about grants for research in biologics, arthritis, youth sports injury, shoulder and support for NIH K Awards here: https://bit.ly/OREF_Research_Grants

01/27/2026

We're looking forward to seeing our donors at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans, March 2-6. Stop by the booth ask about donor perks and learn about OREF's impact on orthopaedics!

Learn more here: https://www.aaos.org/annual/

01/22/2026

The $100k OREF/Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation Research Grant solicits investigator-led research in the science of biologic– reconstruction, bone regeneration, transplantation-allografts & including stem cells for graft transplantation.

More info: https://bit.ly/mtf-biologics-research-grant

01/21/2026

OREF/ASES Rockwood Clinical Shoulder Research Grant provides $50,000 in funding for new investigators to conducting research in the area of shoulder care.

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/OREF-ASES_Rockwood

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Rosemont, IL
60018

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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