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ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award

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Due: September 12, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

No transcripts required

Eligibility

ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award, with an application deadline in September, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The ORS/OREF Distinguished Investigator Award honors an individual who has significantly contributed to the field of orthopaedic research, to the ORS and the OREF through their outstanding scientific achievements and their commitment of time and service. All nominees submitted will be reviewed by the committee and the final selection will be based on the following criteria: outstanding scientific achievement; significant volunteer contributions to the OREF and/or the ORS; demonstrated leadership in the field of orthopaedic research; and must be an Established Member of the ORS. The person nominating the ORS member for this award must submit the following information about the nominee at the time of submission: NIH Biosketch, letter of recommendation, and statement of service to ORS and OREF. Self-nominations are not accepted for this award. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Scholarship Type

Merit-based