The Mentored Pilot Grant Overview
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research Foundation provides funding to support clinically relevant, investigator-initiated research in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). The O&P Foundation’s Mentored Pilot Grant is a one-year award in the amount of $5,000. This award is intended to help trainees (e.g., masters/doctoral students, orthotics and prosthetics residents) or orthotics and prosthetics clinicians to complete a research project with the guidance of an experienced research mentor. Mentored Pilot Grant funds are intended to be used for the conduct of the proposed research project.
The Mentored Pilot Grant is awarded annually, and awards are based on the scientific merit and clinical relevance of the proposed research project, as well as the extent to which the project aligns with the O&P Foundation’s Research Priorities.
Eligibility Requirements
- The PI must be a currently enrolled masters or doctoral student*, a current orthotics and/or prosthetics resident, or a practicing orthotics and prosthetics clinician.
- The selected mentor for this research must have attained a doctoral degree or have equivalent research experience.
- The proposed research must include a clinician trained in O&P as the PI, mentor, or co-investigator.
- The primary research site must be in the United States.
- The proposed research must be clinically relevant
* If a trainee is unable to serve as PI, the trainee must be identified as the Co-PI, additional submission items are required in this case, reference Co-PI applicant requirements for more information
For detailed application and submission information, please review the Mentored Pilot Program Manual
Award Cycle Information
The following are key dates and deadlines for the O&P Foundation's Mentored Pilot Award Program. Application materials must be received by 5:00pm Central Time on the posted deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by the O&P Foundation by the dates listed below.
Letter of Intent: opens September 1st 2025- due October 6th 2025, 5:00 pm (CT)
Full Proposal: due November 3rd 2025, 5:00 pm (CT) (opens after the letter of intent is submitted)
Approximate Award Notification: December 2025
Questions
If you have any questions about the Mentored Pilot Research Grant Award, please email info@oandpfoundation.org
Mentored Pilot Grant
The Mentored Pilot Grant Overview
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research Foundation provides funding to support clinically relevant, investigator-initiated research in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). The O&P Foundation’s Mentored Pilot Grant is a one-year award in the amount of $5,000. This award is intended to help trainees (e.g., masters/doctoral students, orthotics and prosthetics residents) or orthotics and prosthetics clinicians to complete a research project with the guidance of an experienced research mentor. Mentored Pilot Grant funds are intended to be used for the conduct of the proposed research project.
The Mentored Pilot Grant is awarded annually, and awards are based on the scientific merit and clinical relevance of the proposed research project, as well as the extent to which the project aligns with the O&P Foundation’s Research Priorities.
Eligibility Requirements
- The PI must be a currently enrolled masters or doctoral student*, a current orthotics and/or prosthetics resident, or a practicing orthotics and prosthetics clinician.
- The selected mentor for this research must have attained a doctoral degree or have equivalent research experience.
- The proposed research must include a clinician trained in O&P as the PI, mentor, or co-investigator.
- The primary research site must be in the United States.
- The proposed research must be clinically relevant
* If a trainee is unable to serve as PI, the trainee must be identified as the Co-PI, additional submission items are required in this case, reference Co-PI applicant requirements for more information
For detailed application and submission information, please review the Mentored Pilot Program Manual
Award Cycle Information
The following are key dates and deadlines for the O&P Foundation's Mentored Pilot Award Program. Application materials must be received by 5:00pm Central Time on the posted deadline. Applicants are responsible for ensuring all materials are received by the O&P Foundation by the dates listed below.
Letter of Intent: opens September 1st 2025- due October 6th 2025, 5:00 pm (CT)
Full Proposal: due November 3rd 2025, 5:00 pm (CT) (opens after the letter of intent is submitted)
Approximate Award Notification: December 2025
Questions
If you have any questions about the Mentored Pilot Research Grant Award, please email info@oandpfoundation.org