Research Funding

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Osteopathic research funding opportunities

Looking to advance your career and the osteopathic medical profession through clinical or health services research? Apply for an AOA research grant.

The AOA provides grant funding to DOs, osteopathic medical students, and PhD researchers conducting studies that address areas of study identified by the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Research and Public Health and approved by the Board of Trustees. View Research Focus Areas.

The grant application cycle for 2022 is now closed.

Research grants for physicians & PhD researchers

Obtain grant funding for a project that corresponds to RFAs in one of the AOA’s research focus areas.

Research grants for students, residents & fellows

Apply for grant funding to support a clinical or health services research project.

Research grants for new investigators

Apply for an AOA and AOF grant to support a clinical or health services research project.