AO Foundation Grants

The AO Foundation is a medically guided nonprofit organization led by an international group of surgeons specialized in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

AO Start-up Grants are designed to encourage young investigators or experienced researchers submitting novel high-risk projects. Competitive grants will be highly innovative and focused on the AO Foundation’s general area of interest, 'The healing of musculoskeletal tissues', and investigation of the understanding of normal healing, disturbed healing, implant technology (including bone/implant interface, scaffolds) and IT solutions to enhance clinical techniques. The deadline for applications is 15 July 2014.