• 2026 MAST Research Grant Application

    Application deadline Friday, August 7, 2026

  • All applications must be submitted in full and contain the components requested in these grant guidelines.

    Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you a member of AANA, SOMOS, or AOSSM? (Select all that apply)
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  • Technical Abstract (1-2 pages) showing:

    • A brief overview of the problem or issue within the orthopaedic community.
    • Objective/Specific Aims: List the broad, long-term objectives and specific aims to be accomplished by your project. This should be the focal point of your submission and emphasize the definitive and applicable impact of your proposal.
    • Implementation plan.
    • The anticipated results and longitudinal impact within the orthopaedic community.
    • Military Relevance: Describe how your project is relevant to military populations.
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  • Biographical Sketch (CV) - (3 pages maximum per investigator)

    • Please include the biographical sketches of all key personnel, including PIs, coordinators, faculty, and consultants.
    • A biographical sketch documents an individual's qualifications and experience for a specific role in the project.
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  • References Cited

    • Each reference must include:
      • Title.
      • Names of all authors.
      • Source (book or journal).
      • Volume number.
      • Page numbers.
      • Year of publication.
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  • Budget Outline showing:

    • Budget summary
    • Breakdown of phases, tasks, and activities
    • Preliminary cost of materials, staffing, and instruments
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  • Research Plan (5 pages maximum):

    • A successful Research Plan should answer the following questions:
      • What do you and your study team intend to present?
      • Why is the proposed work important to the orthopaedic community?
      • What has already been done? If nothing has been done, why?
      • How are you going to do the work?
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  • Invoice/Financial Information

    If selected, please provide contact information for your site invoice/financial representative.

  • Contact:

    Any questions or requests should be directed to Pablo Palafox-Castillo with AANA: pablo@aana.org.

     

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