Call for applications: AO Trauma Europe and Southern Africa Mini Grants
AO Trauma Europe and Southern Africa is excited to announce the launch of our mini-research grants.
The mini grants are designed to provide independent seed funding of up to CHF 15,000 for a maximum of two years to support innovative projects in the field of musculoskeletal trauma.
The mini grants come after the 2023 decision from the AO Foundation Board to reorganize funding among regions to provide better and more equitable support to a wider range of interested young surgeons to pursue research, a vital component of AO Trauma.
To better evaluate incoming project proposals from a diverse set of applicants, the AO TESA Board also established a regional research committee, consisting of representatives from various sections and geographical clusters within the AO TESA region. This committee is tasked with developing a sustainable research strategy and project proposal evaluation framework. This ensures that their expertise is leveraged in a meaningful way and that the selection process for mini grant winners is collaborative and fair. Find out more about the TESA Research Committee here.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for these grants, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Age: Applicants are young surgeons, ideally under 40 years of age, from a country within the ESA region.
- Experience: Applicants should be within five years of completing their terminal degree (e.g., MD, DVM, PhD) or within five years of starting their first assistant professor position at an academic institution. Those currently enrolled in residency programs or fellowships are also eligible.
- Membership: Applicants must be members of a Clinical Division (AO Trauma, AO Spine, AO CMF or AO VET).
Required Application Materials
Interested applicants should prepare the following materials for their grant application:
- Career Aspirations: A description of future career goals and research focus.
- Personal CV: An abbreviated curriculum vitae (CV).
- Abstract: A concise summary of the project.
- Project Milestones: Outline key milestones for each year of the project.
- Timeline: A detailed timeline for the project.
- Dissemination Plan: Describe how you plan to share your findings.
- Budget Justification: Provide a justification for the proposed budget.
We look forward to receiving many interesting project submissions!
