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POSNA Research Grant

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

Amount:	Up to $30,000 total
Grants/Year:	3
Duration:	1-2 years (Proposal budgets should be detailed with this in mind)
Focus:	Basic science and clinical research in non-spine related areas.
Description:	A broad range of research areas will be considered for the POSNA Research Grant, including patient-based studies, clinical and basic science research, clinical studies and multi-center or society-wide projects. Pilot projects, research with pre-existing funding that may need supplemental support, as well as complete research proposals will be considered for funding. Clinical relevance must be clearly noted in the abstract and specific aims and be obvious from the tile and study design.
Scoring Criteria:	The grant application will be evaluated based on the following criteria: significance, impact, and relevance to the POSNA mission originality/innovation scientific quality of the proposed study investigator(s) track record feasibility potential for future funding
Additional Information:	Applicants may apply for both the POSNA Research Grant and one of the named awards (Angela S.M. Kuo Memorial Award, Arthur H. Huene Memorial Award, or St. Giles Young Investigator Award) but must complete the grant application, check the box for the award they qualify for, and submit any other items required for that specific award.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

1. Strong relevance to pediatric orthopaedics (highest predictor)

This is the most important predictor.

POSNA prioritizes research involving:

Pediatric fractures and trauma
Hip disorders (e.g., developmental dysplasia of the hip, Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
Scoliosis and spinal deformity
Limb deformities and limb reconstruction
Neuromuscular disorders
Cerebral palsy
Pediatric sports injuries
Musculoskeletal infections
Pediatric orthopaedic quality and safety
Global pediatric orthopaedics

Projects should clearly demonstrate relevance to improving musculoskeletal care in children and adolescents.

2. Clinical significance, impact, and relevance to the POSNA mission (very high predictor)

POSNA explicitly lists significance, impact, and relevance to the POSNA mission among its primary review criteria.

Competitive proposals typically demonstrate:

Improved patient outcomes
Better quality of care
Enhanced patient safety
Evidence-based clinical practice
Broad applicability to pediatric orthopaedics

Clinical relevance should be clearly described in the abstract, specific aims, title, and study design.

3. Innovation and originality (very high predictor)

Innovation is a formal scoring criterion across POSNA grant programs.

Successful projects often include:

Novel surgical techniques
Innovative implants or technologies
New diagnostic or imaging methods
Original clinical or translational research
Creative quality-improvement initiatives

Pilot projects with potential to evolve into larger research programs are encouraged.

4. High scientific quality and rigorous methodology

Reviewers formally evaluate the scientific quality of the proposed study.

Competitive applications include:

Clear hypotheses
Appropriate study design
Robust methodology
Sound statistical analysis
Realistic timelines
Clearly defined outcome measures

Methodological rigor is essential regardless of whether the project is basic science, clinical, or registry-based.

5. Strong investigator track record and research environment

POSNA evaluates the track record of the investigator(s) as part of its scoring process.

Competitive applicants generally demonstrate:

Prior peer-reviewed publications
Relevant orthopaedic research experience
Productive collaborations
Institutional support
Access to appropriate patient populations and research infrastructure

For early-career awards, productivity is assessed relative to career stage.

6. Feasibility and likelihood of successful completion

Feasibility is another formal review criterion.

Successful applications present:

Achievable aims
Appropriate budget
Realistic recruitment plans
Available resources
Practical timelines
Clearly defined milestones

Projects should be appropriately scaled for the requested funding period.

7. Potential for future external funding (major emphasis)

One of POSNA's strongest published priorities is supporting projects that can attract future funding.

Reviewers specifically assess whether the project is likely to:

Generate pilot data
Lead to NIH or other federal funding
Support Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) applications
Produce future multicenter studies

For several grants, priority is explicitly given to proposals with a high likelihood of obtaining additional external funding.

8. Collaboration and multicenter research

POSNA strongly encourages collaborative research.

Competitive proposals often involve:

Multicenter studies
Society-wide projects
Clinical registries
Interdisciplinary teams
National research networks

Directed Research Grants and Registry Grants place particular emphasis on collaborative work and broad applicability.

9. Quality, safety, and measurable outcomes

Several POSNA programs specifically prioritize projects that improve:

Patient safety
Quality of care
Value-based care
Clinical outcomes

Applications should include measurable endpoints and demonstrate how success will be evaluated.

10. Early-career investigator development (program-specific)

Programs such as the Research Start-Up Grant and St. Giles Young Investigator Award are designed to help junior investigators establish independent research careers.

Competitive applicants typically demonstrate:

Strong mentorship
Career-development potential
Innovative pilot ideas
Commitment to pediatric orthopaedic research

These awards are intended to generate preliminary data that can support larger future grants.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Pediatrics

Eligibility Requirements

Principal Investigator or Co-PI must be a Candidate member or an Active member of POSNA in good standing.
Non-orthopaedic surgeon MDs, PhDs, or DVMs are eligible to apply if affiliated with an orthopaedic department and working with an orthopaedic surgeon/POSNA member who is the Co-PI.
Current grant or award recipients, with the exception of current microgrant recipients, cannot apply for a future grant as a PI, as one of multiple investigators, or as a co-investigator until the current award/grant research is completed and all final reports and expense reports have been submitted and accepted. An exception can be made if a co-investigator is due less than $5,000 for the remaining timeline of the grant, inclusive of any payment made during the current calendar year.

Eligible Countries:

Canada

United States

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 1 Tower Lane Suite 2410 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 p: (630) 478-0480 e: posna@posna.org

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