Funding info
In this section we have tried to provide all of the information researchers are likely to require when working with ORUK. If you are unable to find the information you need, please contact research@oruk.org
Our 2024-27 research strategy places a heavy focus on research projects most capable of delivering benefits to patients and the healthcare system in a relatively short time-span, either by creating new MSK solutions (innovative products and services) or improving clinical practices and processes.
Expert review is the best way for health and medical research charities to decide which research to fund
Requirements and terms of an award are agreed in the ORUK Standard Research Agreement signed between Orthopaedic Research UK and the researcher’s host University /Trust.
This policy relates to all committees and funding panels of the charity, their chairs and other members, including the charity’s trustees. These individuals must sign and follow the Conflict of Interest Code of Practice.
Researchfish helps us understand the outputs of your research, and gives us the information we need to formulate effective strategies to support world-class research. It also helps us to communicate the impact your research is having.
We are committed to undertaking high quality animal research that is well-designed, uses rigorous and expert review, is well-reported, and ethically justified.
We fully support the declared ambition of the National Institute for Health & Care Research that ‘The health research endeavour must take appropriate steps to minimise greenhouse gas emissions from research activities.’
By protecting innovative or novel ideas as intellectual property (IP), medical researchers increase the chances of their work ultimately making a difference to the lives of patients.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and developing a diverse research community.
The Clinical Academic Training Hub (CATCH) is website led by the Clinical Academic Training Forum (CATF) to provide practical advice on clinical academic career options across the UK.
