VOF Grant Funding for 2027
Application guidelines
- Guidelines for the 2027 VOF Grants will be available here in
- April 2027.
Key dates
Applications for 2026 Grants have now closed.
Application forms and dates for 2027 will be available here
in April 2027.
Who is eligible?
VOF grant applications are open to:
- Members of the AOA Victorian and Tasmanian Branches.
- 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, with the support of an experienced team of researchers.
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 VOF Grant Application Guidelines, to be available here in 2027.
(Read carefully to ensure that your proposed research project meets the requirements for 2027 funding).
Step 2
Download and complete the 2027 Application when it is available here.
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.