Research

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation currently has multiple research projects and laboratories. Collaborative efforts with the Departments of Neurology, Pediatrics and the Center for Nutrition are currently underway. The Center for Gait and Movement Analysis and Sensory Integration Research are located at The Children's Hospital (TCH). The Human Performance Lab, which also includes The Peak Performance Lab, is located on the Anschutz Medical Campus. In addition, the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is engaged in a number of clinical trials. Please visit often as we frequently update our website with research activities, educational opportunities, as well as literature links that pertain to the world of Rehabilitation Medicine.

TCH Center for Gait and Movement Analysis Website

Assistive Technology Partners works to improve the integration of assistive technology devices into the lives of people with disabilities from a diverse set of perspective.

Assitive Technology Partners Website

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Grant Submission Support & Processes

Grant Submission Flowchart

Grant Submission Support and Processes

Budget Development

The preliminary budget should be reviewed as soon as the investigator begins writing the grant. Please contact the Grants and Contracts Manager for assistance. This will allow for a careful review before final projections are calculated.

  • The preliminary review will ensure correct salary, fringe benefits and indirect costs, issues pertaining to subcontracts, rent, indirect costs, etc. are considered and correctly calculated.
  • Subcontracts and salary issues should be discussed with the Department Administrator in terms of either floating time to TCH/UCD accounts or formal subcontracts with vendors who will be collaborating on the project.
  • Final budget should be provided to the Grants and Contracts Manager at least two weeks prior to the submission deadline.

Awarded Grant Administration

Once the grant or subcontract is awarded the Principal Investigator will be contacted.

  • A monthly statement will be available for viewing on the investigator's individual portal which outlines the monthly and year-to-date expenses for the account.
  • It is required that projects are reconciled monthly.

Routing Process

  • Once the grant is ready for routing, it should be submitted for review to the Grants and Contracts Manager (at least two weeks prior to the due date).
  • If the grant is complete, including the financial interest forms, the Department Administrator will provide department approval and the Grants and Contracts Manager will forward the grant to the Office of Grants and Contracts for institutional approval.
  • Once the grant is approved by the Office of Grants and Contracts everything will be returned to the PI for submission.
  • Note - be sure to submit two copies of the grant as one will be housed in the Department.

Forms

Literature