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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 to

ward 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.

07/24/2025

The $20,000 OREF Mentored Clinician Scientist Grant promotes the development of new clinician scientists who have demonstrated success as both a clinician and a researcher. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/OREF-ClinicianScientistGrant

07/23/2025

Reduce your risk for injury during the heat of the ! Our partner, , offers some hot tips to stay cool during this latest , including staying hydrated. Learn the signs of heat injury and prevention here: https://bit.ly/46LmVYS

07/22/2025

NEW! OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant provides $100,000 for research that will address the use of enabling technologies in musculoskeletal health care. Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/OREF-John-Brown-Grant

07/17/2025

New Investigator Grant provides $50,000 to advance the scientific training of the next generation of physician-scientists with seed and start-up funding for promising research projects. Visit https://bit.ly/OREF_NewInvestigatorGrant for more information.

07/16/2025

OREF Turns 70!

Thanks to our donors, OREF has funded nearly $150 million in research grants and awards, supporting research that has changed clinical practice and improved patient outcomes.

Look through our timeline here: https://bit.ly/oref-timeline

07/15/2025

The $300,000 Career Development Grant provides funding over three years to encourage investigators to commit to a career in scientific research. Research may be basic, translational, clinical and/or health services. https://bit.ly/OREF-CareerDevelopmentGrant

07/10/2025

Opening TODAY! Request for Applications (RFAs) for more than $550,000 in funding, including the OREF Career Development Grant.

Visit http://bit.ly/3QQYT6q for more info!

07/09/2025

We are proud to be 100% donor supported! Join an incredible group of people who believe research is the key to better musculoskeletal health.

Become a donor today: https://bit.ly/4f37UDj

07/08/2025

Watch as OREF President Dr. Jacobs delivers the exciting news to our 2025 Career Development Grant recipient, Nicholas Bedard, MD of that his research on improving treatments for joint infection has been selected for funding: https://bit.ly/2025CDG_Bedard

07/04/2025

Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th of July!

07/03/2025

Are part of your plans? Our partner, , offers some tips to prevent injury, learn more here: https://bit.ly/4k91VOW

07/02/2025

There is power in your support! In 2024, our generous donors helped fund more than 30 innovative studies! OREF has funded over 4700 research grants and awards, representing nearly $150 million in support of groundbreaking research.

Donate TODAY: https://www.oref.org/annual

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

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https://www.oref.org/support-our-mission/make-a-donation

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