Encompass Midcareer Investigator Research Grant
Forecasted
The Encompass Midcareer Investigator Research Grant funds innovative, short-term research in physical medicine and rehabilitation for established investigators through the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Funder: Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 | May 2027
Funding Amounts: $25,000 (one-year seed grant for a single project)
Summary: Supports established investigators in physical medicine and rehabilitation to pursue innovative, short-term research projects aligned with key clinical and research priorities.
Description
This program supports midcareer investigators—defined as 5 to 20 years post-terminal degree and training—who seek to extend their research in new and innovative directions within physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). The grant is intended as seed funding for short-term (typically one-year) projects that address critical areas such as health services, health policy, research capacity, and specific diagnostic groups (chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, spinal cord injury, stroke, and traumatic brain injury). The foundation emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and projects that contribute to the evidence base for cost-effective, results-oriented rehabilitative care.
