The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is dedicated to advancing health, maximizing function, and improving the quality of life for individuals through research and education in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
The Richard S. Materson Education Research Fund (ERF) New Investigator Research Grants, offered by the Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, aim to provide $10,000 as seed money for innovative research projects. These grants are focused on supporting new investigators conducting research relevant to physical medicine and rehabilitation. The award is intended as a short-term seed grant to catalyze preliminary research efforts. Recipients are honored at the AAPM&R Annual Assembly, with their work potentially spotlighted in Foundation communications including the UPDATE Newsletter and other media outputs.