VOF Grant Funding for 2026
Application guidelines
- Read and download the Guidelines for 2026 VOF Grant Applications.
Key dates
The Application Forms for 2026 VOF Grants are available to download below under 'How to apply'.
- Friday 29 May 2026: Applications open
- Friday 24 July 2026: Applications close
- Late October 2026: Outcomes released
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 2026 VOF Grant Application Guidelines.
(Read carefully to ensure that your proposed research project meets the requirements for 2026 funding).
Step 2
Download and complete the 2026 Grant Application PDF and 2026 Grant Application sections 2-5 (word document).
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.