Research Funds
We are one of the most significant funders of orthopaedic and MSK research in the UK. We also partner with leading academic institutions, healthcare organisations, societies, charities and private companies to directly fund the most innovative MSK research projects.
This investment provides support for patient and public involvement (PPI) activity in musculoskeletal research.
The fellowship is intended for scientists, bioengineers, academic clinicians and allied health professionals who want to return to their MSK research careers after an enforced career break.
The details of the 2025 Spine Research Fellowship are to be announced
We are proud to work in partnership with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) to support advancements in Orthopaedics through this unique research fellowship.
The BOA & ORUK are pleased to announce a joint research fellowship, with the goal of developing a pipeline of research-active orthopaedic surgeons.
Applicants will be asked to describe a recent, published research finding in musculoskeletal health and its direct or potential relevance to improved patient outcomes.
Named in honour of our charity’s founder, this fund supports entrepreneurs to accelerate innovative and commercially viable ideas to solve the unmet needs of society around bone, joint and muscle wellbeing. The programme provides an investment of up to £100K in startups, in exchange for equity.
Awarded by Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT), The British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) and Northumbria Healthcare Research Department
One fellowship sponsored by The National Joint Registry (NJR) and Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) is available with the successful candidate to be appointed in 2025.
The October 2024 Product Development Award call 29 of the NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme aims to transform Musculoskeletal (MSK) health outcomes by applying emerging technologies.
Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK), the British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA) and the British Orthopaedic Medical Students Association (BOMSA) are offering up to £1,500 research funding for medical students and foundation year doctors.
The programme is designed to accelerate the development of musculoskeletal innovation and thereby create and scale early-stage MSK ventures across the UK.
Applications will be opening on 14th April
Applications are opening in on Tuesday 6 May and closing on Friday 4 July for a full-time, 2-year research fellowship of up to £110k
