Awards & Grants

Research Awards & Grants

Amount:	Up to $50,000
Grants/Year:	2
Duration:	1-3 years (Proposal budgets should be detailed with this in mind)
Focus:	The objective of the POSNA Directed Research Grant is to fund research projects that have a profound effect on the quality and/or safety of the orthopaedic care of children.
Description:	This grant is intended to fund research projects that have a profound effect on the quality and/or safety of the orthopaedic care of children. There should be emphasis on collaborative work and potential for expanded research and funding. Grants should emphasize the following: Potential applicability on a global level Clear and measurable outcomes Ability to successfully complete the funding proposal as measured by past experience, preliminary data and pilot work Potential for expanded research, future publications and continued (extramurual) grant funding Collaborative nature of the grant (number of investigators and institutions involved)
Scoring Criteria:	The grant application will be evaluated based on the following criteria: significance, impact, relevance to POSNA mission, originality/innovation, scientific quality of the proposed study, investigator(s) track record, feasibility, and potential for future funding.
Additional Information:
Eligibility Criteria:	A member of POSNA must serve as the principal investigator.
Application Status:	Closed