Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants
Forecasted
The Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants support early-stage, innovative PM&R research by new investigators through seed funding from the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Funder: Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award (seed grant; short-term project)
Summary: Supports innovative, early-stage research in physical medicine and rehabilitation by new investigators.
Key Information: Applicants must be early-career physiatrists or residents; membership in AAPM&R or AAP required.
Description
The Richard S. Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants, offered by the Foundation for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, provide $10,000 seed grants to support early-stage, innovative research in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). The program aims to foster new ideas and pilot projects that can advance the field and help new investigators launch their research careers. Awardees are recognized at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, and their work may be featured in Foundation publications.
