The AOA is seeking applications for research studies research studies on prescription drug abuse and misuse, rooted in the osteopathic philosophy.

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies examining the osteopathic approach to chronic pain management and its effect on patient outcomes. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts more than three (3) months.

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies rooted in the osteopathic philosophy to determine if this distinctive approach to patient care translates into better outcomes. Specific focus on compassion/empathy, patient/physician provider communication or patient satisfaction.

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies that address the effect(s) of the osteopathic approach on Parkinson's disease (gait improvement, tremors, medication use, falls, quality of life, mental health, etc.).

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies that address the effect of OMT on inflammation, through clinical, in vitro, or basic science research, which shows clear relevance to disease states including, but not limited to the following:  acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, asthma/COPD, infectious diseases, or other clinical conditions.

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies that address??osteopathic medicine applied to musculoskeletal injuries and prevention; the application of osteopathic medicine to musculoskeletal through clinical, in vivo (i.e. animal models), in vitro (i.e. cell-based), or other basic science research.

https://aof.org/impactgrants

https://aof.org/grants-awards/grant-request-special-projects-and-programs/rossnick-humanitarian-grants

The AOA is seeking applications for research studies that address the unique osteopathic approach to address obesity and its related disorders.  Both clinical and basic science proposals are eligible for this RFA.