Cost-Effectiveness Research Grant
The Cost-Effectiveness Research Grant funds U.S. research using cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate physical therapy interventions with direct clinical and policy relevance.
Funder: Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
Due Dates: April 21, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) | August 31, 2026: Full application (invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: $200,000 for up to 3 years; up to $50,000 additional for data purchase (if justified and pre-approved). No indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports rigorous U.S.-based cost-effectiveness research in physical therapy with immediate clinical and policy relevance, requiring a CEA expert and focusing on secondary analyses or modeling.
Key Information: LOI required; PI must be U.S. PT/PTA, APTA member, and have a CEA lead on team.
Description
This grant supports high-quality, U.S.-based research projects that evaluate the cost-effectiveness of physical therapy interventions, aiming to provide evidence with immediate impact on clinical practice and health policy. Projects should utilize secondary analyses, administrative data, or modeling approaches rather than new clinical trials, and must include a qualified cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) expert on the research team. The focus is on generating actionable evidence regarding the economic and therapeutic value of physical therapy.
