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Conditions of the grant The topic of the grant application must be in line with RMS research interests: (i) Preservation and restoration of the human skeletal function; (ii) Regeneration of the musculoskeletal system using natural and/or synthetic materials; (iii) Improvement of current orthopaedic implants and implantation strategies. In relation to these topics, RMS Foundation has a particular interest in new materials and manufacturing technologies. The grant applications may be written in English and German No overheads shall be paid from this project funding to universities, clinics, institutes, etc. The project funding provided by RMS Foundation shall not be used to finance equipment, commercially available apparatus, computers, etc. All project information and/or documents are “confidential”, unless agreed otherwise. The use of any project outcome (publication, patent application, commercial use, etc.) must be approved by RMS Foundation. The detailed terms of the agreement are defined in the project acceptance letter. The project can start once the letter has been signed by the applicant.
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