2025 Dr. Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Grant

II. THE GRANT
Application instructions and templates
Project Title
Is this a re-submission or a new application?

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III. THE STUDY
Basic Science or Clinical Science?

Basic Science (Please do not continue with this application as this grant is only for clinical research)Clinical Science
Abstract Summary of your study (200 words or less). Keep this portion BLINDED. Please do not mention names of people or institutions.
What are the aims/hypotheses of your study? Keep this portion BLINDED. Please do not mention names of people or institutions. (500 words or less)
Describe the study design (methodology, data collection method, statistical analyses, etc.) Keep this portion BLINDED. Please do not mention names of people or institutions. (500 words or less)
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IV. IRB APPROVAL

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Check all that apply.*

a) This study requires IRB approval.b) This study has human subjects.c) This study has animal subjects.d) This study requires NIH OLAW approval.e) This study does not require IRB approval.
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V. Budget
Total budget for this study (in US$). Must NOT exceed $25k. Just type in the numbers with comma. No need for the $ sign. Example: 12,500.
Upload an EXCEL document of your itemized budget. Grant monies cannot be use for salary of the PI or CI, or travel. Please name the file "PI lastname - First three words of study title - Budget".

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Aside from AOFAS grant monies, please identify other funding resources for your study. Check as many answers that apply.

a) Universityb) Industry/For-profit resourcesc) Non-profit organizationsd) Government GrantsOther

VI. Investigators

At least one PI or CI must be an AOFAS active member, candidate member, or international member in good standing. Surgeon-in-training, international surgeon-in-training, MD-affiliate, honorary or allied health associate-basic science members may apply provided his/her PI or CI is an AOFAS active member, candidate member, or international member in good standing.
Please read the statements and check all corresponding boxes. Checking all the boxes signifies that you read and agree with the statements.*

I understand that at least one PI or CI must be an AOFAS active member, candidate member, or international member in good standing.I understand that orthopaedic fellows who will be eligible for AOFAS candidate members at the time of grant commencement may apply.
Does your study have at least one PI or CI who is an AOFAS Board member or an AOFAS Committee member?*

Yes, this study has at least one PI or CI who is an AOFAS Board member or an AOFAS Committee member.No, none of our PI or CIs are AOFAS Board Mmbers or AOFAS Committee members.
Please enter names of PI (principal investigators) in "firstname lastname, degree" format. Separate using a semi-colon. Example: Marie Curie, MD; Jane Wright, MD etc.
Please enter email addresses of PIs here. Separate using a semi-colon. Example: mCurie@universiteparis.etufrance; jWright@harvard.edu
Please enter names of CIs (co-investigators) in "firstname lastname, degree" format. Separate using a semi-colon. Example: Marie Curie, MD; Jane Wright, MD etc.
Please enter email addresses of CIs here. Separate using a semi-colon. Example: mCurie@gmail.com; jWright@harvard.edu
For examples of a biological sketch, budget, research strategy or disclosures form, email research@aofas.org
PIs and CIs Biographical sketch: Please upload one document containing the BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH of your PIs and CIs. Please name it using as "Bio-first three words of your study title".

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PIs' and CIs' ATTESTATION FORM: Please upload one document containing the ATTESTATION FORM with your PIs' and CIs' signatures. Please name it using as "Attestation-first three words of your study title".

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PIs' and CIs' DISCLOSURE FORM: Please upload one document containing your PIs' and CIs' disclosures. Please name it using "Disclosures-first three words of your study title".

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VII. Grant Awards
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2025 Dr. Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant Application Form

I: APPLICANT INFORMATION

II. THE GRANT

III. THE STUDY

IV. IRB APPROVAL

V. Budget

VI. Investigators

VII. Grant Awards

This concludes the application form.