


The Stryker/ORS Women’s Research Fellowship offers support of up to $50,000 to promote women in science. This is an opportunity for an ORS member who identifies as a woman or as gender non-conforming (non-binary, gender fluid, etc.). The award winner should be a recent PhD recipient (within the last four years) in science or engineering, a full time post-doctoral fellow, and should be conducting translational orthopaedic research with an experienced research advisor. Translational research is defined as research with a clearly articulated vision of how it can lead to improved musculoskeletal health of individuals.
Olivia Bruce, PhD
Identifying Imaging Biomarkers to Assess Bone Healing and Strength in Runners Recovering from Bone Stress Injuries
Dr. Bruce is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University, mentored by Dr. Feliks Kogan and Dr. Emily Kraus. She has a background in biomechanics and biomedical engineering. Her research interests include bone and tendon mechanics and health, the female athlete, and quantitative musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Bruce is also passionate about advancing equity for women and other under-represented genders in science.
Overview
This fellowship awards up to $50,000 to promote women in science and provides an opportunity to a female ORS member who is a recent PhD in science or engineering to conduct research in the field of orthopaedic technology.
Details of the Fellowship
- The Fellowship will be offered for one year.
- The award amount is up to $50,000 per year, for direct costs. Indirect costs are not allowed.
- Recipient must complete the full year or forfeit any unused funds.
- The fellowship is not intended to provide a full-time salary, but up to 25% is acceptable.
- For postdoctoral fellows, costs associated with tuition and fees are allowable only if they are required for specific courses in support of the research training. The application should request an institutional allowance to help defray the cost of fellowship expenses such as health insurance, research supplies, equipment, books, and travel to scientific meetings.
- At the time of Fellowship, individuals are required to pursue their research training on a full-time basis, normally defined as 40 hours per week, or as specified by the research institution in accordance with its own policies.
- Two awards are allowed per person per lifetime.
Eligibility
- Identify as a woman or gender non-conforming (non-binary, gender fluid, etc.).
- Post-doc (less than 5 years after obtaining PhD). Must maintain post-doc status throughout the Fellowship (faculty members, MD’s/PhD’s are ineligible).
- Obtained a PhD in science or engineering.
- Conducting research in a field that will advance orthopedic science and technology.
- Affiliated with a US based non-profit, public or private institution of higher education, such as teaching hospitals, medical schools, universities, colleges or research institution (Awards may not be transferred outside the US).
- Have a legal working status in the US. Must be a citizen or permanent resident or have a visa that extends beyond the fellowship. Please upload a copy of your visa.
- Member of the ORS in good standing, or will apply for membership at the time of submission.
The Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOI) is June 13, 2025.