DePuy Synthes Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)

About this program

DePuy Synthes Companies (part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices) provides funding for investigator‑initiated clinical and scientific research that aligns with its strategic business interests, supporting studies related to patient disease states, treatments, and non‑human research such as animal, cadaveric, biomechanical, or biometric investigations. Each request is individually reviewed by a cross‑functional DePuy Synthes team for compliance with pre‑established criteria and strategic alignment, and funding is not contingent on the use, purchase, or recommendation of DePuy Synthes products. Eligible applicants are third‑party investigators (typically healthcare professionals or academic researchers) who sponsor the study; clinical proposals must involve human patient–relevant conditions while scientific proposals must involve non‑human or bench/biomechanical work. Applicants must submit an IIS request and satisfy applicable legal, regulatory, and company requirements, with final award decisions made following company review.