Research Grants - Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
This grant funds innovative physical therapy research projects with strong scientific foundations that aim to improve clinical evidence, patient care, and address health disparities.
Funder: Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
Due Dates: April 21, 2026 (LOI) | July 31, 2026 (Full application for $40,000 grants) | August 31, 2026 (Full application for invited grants)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per award (1 or 2 years); no indirect costs allowed; one award per grant type.
Summary: Supports high-quality, clinically relevant physical therapy research projects that advance evidence and patient care.
Key Information: PI must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; only one application per cycle per PI; no co-PIs allowed.
Description
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research offers multiple $40,000 research grants to support innovative studies that advance clinical knowledge, evidence, and patient care in physical therapy. Grants fund projects with strong conceptual and analytical frameworks, justified by the literature or identified knowledge gaps, and employing appropriate methodologies. Research must have measurable outcomes and direct real-world application, with a focus on improving patient well-being and addressing health disparities. The program aims to foster projects with a high likelihood of successful completion within the available time and budget, and that can lead to larger, impactful studies.
