The 2026 AANA Research Grant Application is Now Open!
Posted 9/17/2025
The 2026 AANA Research Grant Application is Now Open!
The window to submit an AANA Research Grant application is open. The AANA Research Committee funds clinical or basic science research in arthroscopy or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment. The funding pool will award up to $200,000. AANA plans to fund one project at $100,000 (preference for a multi-center trial) and additional projects at $50,000 and $25,000 for seed or pilot studies. Final award amounts may vary based on need and quality.
The criteria for evaluation are:
- Scientific Validity
- Feasibility
- Budget
- Clinical Relevance
- Ability to Complete
Review the submission guidelines and submit your application by Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
For additional questions, please contact Pablo Palafox-Castillo at pablo@aana.org.
The AANA Research Grant is funded in part by the AANA Education Foundation thanks to generous donations from individuals and corporations, learn more here.