Playmaker Grant Lab

About the Grant

Sponsored by The Aircast Foundation

This research grant opportunity aims to advance exploratory projects by providing start-up funding, seed money, bridge/gap funding, or supplemental funding for an ambitious investigative team. Criteria and metrics utilized in the proposed study must be determined by best scientific evidence and designed to improve the understanding of an emerging or novel technology in orthopaedic sports medicine. Studies involving human subjects will receive priority.

Application Requirements

Phase 1: Apply

Applicants must be available to participate in the Playmaker Grant Lab at the AOSSM Annual Meeting. This initial application includes a cover letter that introduces the proposed investigation and begins to outline the specific aims of the investigation.

Letter of Interest (LOI): This LOI serves as an introduction and brief description of the project you are presenting for the Playmaker Grant. The LOI should be signed by the Principal Investigator(s) and not exceed two (2) pages. Components of this letter may include:

• Summary Statement
• Statement of Need
• Project Activity
• Anticipated Impact
• Credentials/Investigative Team
• Budget
• Closing Remarks

Phase 2: Present

Applications accepted to the Playmaker Grant Lab will be invited to present their Research Strategy to a task force from the AOSSM Research Committee at the Annual Meeting. The presentation should not exceed 15 minutes. This session will be open to meeting attendees to participate. All funding decisions will be made by standing members of the AOSSM Research Committee.

Phase 3: Final Application

Projects selected for funding during the Playmaker Grant Lab will be required to submit a formal grant application, following AOSSM Grant Application Format. This includes Specific Aims, Research Strategies, References, Budget, Benchmarks, Timeline & Investigator Biosketches. Projects seeking supplemental or bridge/gap funding will be eligible to submit existing documentation.