Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants

Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants

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

Summary

The Richard S. Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants offer $10,000 in seed funding for innovative research in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Targeting residents and early-career physiatrists, this grant supports projects that enhance the field's knowledge base. Applications must include a detailed research purpose, expected outcomes, budget, and a letter of support. The award will be presented at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, promoting visibility for recipients in relevant publications.

Overview

The Richard S. Materson Education Research Fund (ERF) of the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is requesting applications for its Richard S. Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants. Each Richard S. Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grant is for $10,000 to be used as seed money for research. About the Award Award is a short-term seed grant for research in topics related to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Award will be presented during the AAPM&R Annual Assembly and announced at the AAP Annual Meeting. 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

Eligible applicants for grant include any resident in an ACGME- or OPTI-accredited residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation or a physiatrist within five years of completion of an accredited residency or fellowship training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Applicant and/or at least one co-investigator must be members of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) and/or the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP).
Application must be submitted on the ERF New Investigator Research Grant Application Form and must include a concise statement of the purpose of the research; anticipated outcomes; proposed budget (showing other sources of cash and in-kind support); and a letter of support from the sponsoring institution. Please also include your Curriculum Vitae. Indirect costs should comprise no more than 10% of the budget.
All applications must be typed.Indirect costs should comprise no more than 10% of the budget.

Ineligibility

No hand-written applications will be accepted.