ISAKOS Research Grants Program

THANK YOU for your interest in the ISAKOS initiative for orthopaedic research and education. The purpose of the ISAKOS Research Grants Program is to provide ISAKOS members with a resource for funding the highest quality international research in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. The applicant must be the principal investigator and an Active Member of ISAKOS in good standing.

ISAKOS Research Grants

The ISAKOS Research Grants are offered every two years, and winners have two years from the start date to complete their research project. Winners of the Clinical Outcomes Research Grant have up to 5 years to complete their research project. ISAKOS considers applications for four types of grants to support our Global Mission.

  • New Researcher - Four possible grants for eligible applications with scientific merit.
    • New Researcher grant qualification: has not received external funding over $15,000; no significant history of publication, presentations, or research/experiment participation.
  • Translational Research - Four possible grants for eligible applications with scientific merit.
    • Foster high quality clinical or translational research in early osteoarthritis and prevention, as well as treatment of osteoarthritis.
    • Could include total knee replacement, osteotomy, meniscal transplant, OCD transplant, etc.
  • Clinical Outcomes - One grant for eligible applications with scientific merit.
    • Support outcomes research through well-designed clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of interventions in orthopaedic sports medicine
    • Example: Level I - III study on biologics in Rotator Cuff repair
  • Countries with Limited Resources - Two possible grants for eligible applications with scientific merit.
    • Awarded to a Finalist from a Country with Limited Resources based on World Bank Classifications for 2025-2026.

The objective of the ISAKOS Research Grants is to encourage quality research in the topic areas of knee surgery, sports medicine and arthroscopy. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the title and the study design. Both laboratory and clinical projects are suitable, but in either case clinical relevance must be explicitly and clearly described.

Past Winners

Who Should Apply?

Eligibility

The applicant must be the principal investigator and an Active Member of ISAKOS in good standing.

  • The orthopaedic surgeon/principal investigator must provide a statement on time to be allocated to the project indicating percent of average time allocated and how time will be spent. It is suggested that a timetable be provided as part of the Research Plan, to be included with the grant application.
  • All proposals must be clinical or translational, including the study of live patients, cadaveric models or animals.
  • Applicants are limited to one submission per individual for grant funding term.
  • ISAKOS will fund only one research grant per institution per year.
  • All members of the ISAKOS Grant Review Committee (IGRC) and the Executive Committee and their institutions are not eligible to apply. The ISAKOS Grant Review Committee (IGRC) consists of the Scientific Committee Chairs (Chair, Deputy Chair, and Immediate Past Chair). The Executive Committee will serve as final review of disputed winners. Elected Grants are sent to Executive Committee to confirm correct rules were followed for Review Process.
  • All members of Research Infrastructure Task Force are not eligible to apply. The Task Force will make recommendations related to international research collaborations and registries.

Important Dates

Application Available: At a later date
Grant Period: Annual upon receipt of notification
Grant Notification: Winners will be notified before the end of the year.
Grant Amount: $10,000 - $50,000 depending on Grant Type

Grant Application:

Please print, read and complete the following documents before starting the ISAKOS Research Grants online application.

  • Application Instructions
  • Form 1: Research Plan
  • Form 2: Performance Sites & Resources
  • Form 3: Key Personnel
  • Form 4: Biographical Sketch for Key Personnel
  • Form 5: Detailed Budget & Justification
  • Form 6: Other Support

ISAKOS Research Grants Policy

All ISAKOS Research Grants are expected to abide by the following Policy & Procedures

Questions?

Please contact the Grants Administrator at the ISAKOS office
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