VOF Grant Funding Scheme
Application guidelines
- Guidelines for the 2026 VOF Grant Applications will be available here in May 2026.
Key dates
The Application Form and Grant Application Guidelines documents for 2026 VOF Grants will be available to download below under 'How to apply' in May 2026.
Dates will also be advised below, in March 2026
- the months below are indicative only.
- May 2026: Applications open
- July 2026: Applications close
- Late October 2026: Outcomes released
Who is eligible?
VOF grant applications are open to:
- Members of the AOA Victorian Branch.
- Applicants must be the Lead Investigator for their research project. They must be a Fellow of AOA in their first 10 years since attaining FRACS, or trainees/Associate members
- Young and emerging researchers are especially encouraged to apply.
What does VOF fund?
VOF grants can be used to fund a range of research-related activities, including:
- laboratory or clinical basic science orthopaedic-related research, including bio-mechanical research into orthopaedic applications, molecular biology and/or anatomical studies
- preventative options, new treatments, screening and diagnostic techniques or clinical outcome studies
- applied science studies including pain management and operative intervention trials
- other research that is directly relevant to the practice of orthopaedic surgery in Australia, such as a cost or meta-analysis
How to apply
Step 1
Download and read the 2026 VOF Grant Application Guidelines which will be posted here in May 2026
(Read carefully to ensure that your proposed research project meets the requirements for 2026 funding).
Step 2
Download and complete the 2026 Grant Application HERE, when it is posted in 2026.
Please ensure you download and complete all sections of the application - some sections will need to be attached as a WORD document to the PDF application.
Grant management
Progress reports
Click here to download the VOF progress report template. Progress reports should be submitted via email to research@aoa.org.au
Request for variation
Requests for variation to a VOF grant must be submitted in writing to research@aoa.org.au. Requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Questions
For enquiries related to VOF grant applications or management, please contact us.