Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant

Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Foundation For Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant offers $10,000 annually for research focused on rehabilitation for childhood onset disabilities. Funded by the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, it emphasizes best practices and outcomes for individuals under 21. Applicants must be affiliated with the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or the Association of Academic Physiatrists. The award will be presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, with potential publication of the recipient's work.

Overview

Every year, the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation offers the Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant. One grant of $10,000 will be made for research related to rehabilitation for childhood onset disability. About the Award The Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Grant is funded by interest on an endowment provided by Mr. Jack Swafford and the AAPM&R Pediatric Council, along with new donor gifts. Award will be presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly. Information about the grant recipient and his/her paper may be published in the Foundation UPDATE Newsletter and/or other publications. Additional items may be included in electronic and print materials produced by the Foundation for PM&R.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Application Criteria

Award is a grant for research on a topic related to Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine. Focus will be on individuals with physical disability, under the age of 21, for the best practices, models of care and outcomes. Applicant and/or at least one co-investigator must be a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) or the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
Special consideration will be given to applications focused on outcomes research.