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Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation
Advancing the Wonder of Movement Through Musculoskeletal Research
About the AOARF
The mission of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation is to promote and support research into musculoskeletal disorders. Since the establishment of the AOA Research Fund in 1970, more than $1.65 million has been given to support over 130 research projects. Our work supports the brightest minds in orthopaedic research who are bringing the wonder of movement to patients across Australia and the world.
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Research Grants & Scholarships
PhD Scholarships
PhD Scholarships
The AOA Research Foundation (AOARF) is pleased to offer a PhD scholarship to support trainees and members who wish to take a break from clinical work to pursue a doctorate. The scholarship is open to all AOA members, but is particularly targeted at trainees who are undertaking the PhD Pathway to meet the research requirement of the AOA 21 Training Program.
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Meet the Chair
Associate Professor Claudia Di Bella
Claudia is an orthopaedic surgeon and has been a General Director of the AOARF Board since 2019. She has additionally served as the Chair of the Foundations Research Advisory Committee since 2021. Claudia specialises in the comprehensive management of arthritis of the hip and knee and the treatment of bone and soft tissue tumours.
She is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne and is the clinical lead of the cartilage regeneration program and osteosarcoma 3D printing program at the Biofab3D, part of the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD).
She is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Melbourne and is the clinical lead of the cartilage regeneration program and osteosarcoma 3D printing program at the Biofab3D, part of the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD).
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Why Donate?
The AOA Research Foundation relies on donations from AOA members and external organisations to fund musculoskeletal research in Australia. All donations, no matter how small or large, are gratefully received and carefully stewarded to ensure that the funds are allocated to the most appropriate projects…
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Supporting Targeted Research
The AOARF offers opportunities for companies or individuals to provide full or partial sponsorship for a research project in an area of interest…
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Corporate & Industry Partnerships
The AOA Research Foundation welcomes partnerships with corporate and industry bodies to further musculoskeletal research. Please contact us (link to contact page) to discuss how we can work together on your projects or areas of interest…
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Research Grants and Scholarships
AOA is the peak professional organisation for orthopaedic surgery in Australia. AOA provides education, training and CPD for orthopaedic surgeons, and is the leading authority in the provision of orthopaedic information to the community.
The mission of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Foundation is to promote and support research into musculoskeletal disorders. Since the establishment of the AOA Research Fund in 1970, more than $1.65 million has been given to support over 130 research projects.
AOA Research Foundation is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as an Income Tax Exempt Charitable Entity: Charitable Fundraising Authority No 13585
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