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EPOS Research Grants 2026

European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society

Grant Overview

Funding Amount: EUR 2,000 – 10,000
Maximum Grants Per Year: 8
Duration: 1–3 years
Focus: Clinical and basic science research in paediatric orthopaedics

Description

The EPOS Research Grant supports a broad range of research areas, including patient-based studies, clinical and basic science research, and clinical trials.

Focus for 2026 grants: Topics identified as most relevant in the EPOS Delphi Study (Perthes disease, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, fractures around the elbow, forearm and femur).

Evaluation Criteria

The research project will be evaluated based on:

Scientific & Methodological Quality – Purpose, hypothesis, methodology, literature review, and level of evidence.
Clinical & Scientific Relevance – The study’s impact, innovation, and originality.
Feasibility & Risks – The project’s viability, potential challenges, and adequacy of available resources.
Budget Justification – Realistic allocation of funds for personnel, materials, and travel.

The research group will also be assessed based on:

The PI’s scientific track record, team experience, and previous involvement in EPOS.
Encouragement of young researchers (<40 years old) and multi-centre or society-wide projects.

Scoring & Selection

Applications will be graded 0 to 20 by the EPOS Scientific Committee.
The top 8 ranked projects will receive funding.
The amount awarded will be determined by the final score and the project’s provisional budget.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to researchgrants@epos.org by the deadline. Only complete applications will be evaluated. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Required Documents:

Applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, including:
- Postgraduate career and current employment
- Training in paediatric orthopaedics
- Research experience
- Academic record
- Relevant publications in peer-reviewed journals
Research Proposal, detailing the purpose, hypothesis, methodology, and a short literature review.
Provisional Budget, outlining expenses for personnel, materials, and other project costs.

Application Deadline & Notification

Applications must be submitted by 30 September each year.
Candidates should apply in advance to allow time for any missing documents to be corrected.
Late applications will not be considered.
Successful applicants will be notified via email by the end of the year.

Grant Payment & Reporting

Payment Schedule:

25% at the official start of the project
25% after submission of a satisfactory mid-project progress report
50% after receipt and approval of a satisfactory final report

Final Scientific Report:
A comprehensive scientific report must be submitted within three months of project completion. If approved by the EPOS Executive Committee, the study will receive EPOS endorsement.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Direct relevance to paediatric orthopaedics (highest predictor)

This is the strongest success predictor. Competitive projects should clearly advance knowledge or care in childhood musculoskeletal disorders, including:

Developmental and congenital orthopaedic conditions
Paediatric hip disorders
Fractures and trauma
Limb deformity
Neuromuscular orthopaedics
Spine disorders
Basic science relevant to growing bones and joints
Clinical trials in paediatric orthopaedic care

EPOS explicitly funds clinical and basic science research in paediatric orthopaedics, so the relevance should be direct rather than peripheral.

2. Alignment with EPOS 2026 priority topics (very high predictor)

This is one of the clearest current predictors. For 2026, EPOS highlights topics identified as especially relevant through its Delphi priority-setting study:

Perthes disease
Slipped upper femoral epiphysis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Fractures around the elbow
Forearm fractures
Femoral fractures

Projects in other paediatric orthopaedic areas remain within the broad scope, but explicit alignment with these identified priorities is likely to strengthen strategic fit.

3. Strong scientific significance and potential clinical impact (very high predictor)

The strongest proposals address an important unresolved problem and show how the findings could improve:

Diagnosis
Treatment selection
Surgical decision-making
Patient outcomes
Complication prevention
Long-term musculoskeletal function
Evidence-based paediatric orthopaedic practice

EPOS's strategic plan specifically links research support with advancement of paediatric orthopaedics and development of evidence-based clinical guidance.

4. Rigorous and scientifically valid methodology (very high predictor)

A competitive application should demonstrate:

A clear research question
Focused objectives or hypotheses
Appropriate study design
Suitable outcome measures
Robust statistical analysis
Appropriate sample size
Ethical compliance
Realistic milestones

EPOS's research-support framework emphasizes scientific validity and ethical standards, including in its formal guidance for research initiatives involving its membership.

5. Feasibility within €2,000–€10,000 and one to three years (very high predictor)

The current grant is relatively focused in scale. The strongest projects therefore match their aims to the available resources.

Competitive proposals usually demonstrate:

Existing access to patients, data, samples, or models
Realistic recruitment
Available infrastructure
Achievable milestones
Efficient use of funds
A credible completion timeline

A tightly designed study that can produce a meaningful result is likely to fit better than an expensive project dependent on substantial additional unfunded resources.

6. Multicentre collaboration and European research value (high predictor)

EPOS's 2024–2028 strategic plan specifically identifies support for:

Multicentre clinical studies
Large-scale European research projects

This makes collaboration a particularly strong predictor when the scientific question benefits from larger sample sizes, diverse patient populations, or standardized practice across centres.

Strong proposals may involve:

Multiple paediatric orthopaedic centres
Cross-country collaboration
Shared registries
Standardized data collection
Collaborative clinical trials

7. Potential to strengthen the evidence base and clinical guidelines (high predictor)

EPOS explicitly aims to develop evidence-based clinical guidelines for common paediatric orthopaedic disorders. Research becomes especially compelling when it can help resolve:

Variation in treatment
Uncertain surgical indications
Lack of comparative evidence
Inconsistent outcome measurement
Controversies in timing or technique

A project that could eventually inform consensus or clinical guidance has strong strategic relevance.

8. Strong investigator and team capability (high predictor)

Reviewers need confidence that the team can complete the proposed work.

Competitive applications generally demonstrate:

Relevant paediatric orthopaedic expertise
Appropriate research experience
Access to the required patient population
Statistical or methodological support
Suitable collaborators
A productive research environment

The scientific breadth of EPOS's recognized work—spanning clinical studies, basic science, and computational research—also suggests that multidisciplinary expertise can strengthen projects when it is essential to the research question.

9. Potential for dissemination and influence on the field (high predictor)

EPOS operates an international research community through its annual scientific meeting and the Journal of Children's Orthopaedics. Strong projects should have a credible path toward:

Conference presentation
Peer-reviewed publication
Multicentre follow-up research
Clinical implementation
Future guideline development

Recent EPOS scientific awards recognize high-quality clinical, basic science, and computational work, reinforcing the value of research that produces clear and communicable findings.

10. EPOS membership and engagement (essential eligibility factor)

EPOS's membership information explicitly lists eligibility to apply for EPOS Research Grants as a membership benefit. Applicants should therefore verify current membership requirements before submission.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Pediatrics

Eligibility Requirements

The Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI must be an EPOS member in good standing and a licensed orthopaedic surgeon.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: ZA La Pièce 1 | 1180 Rolle | Switzerland

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