MTF Research Support Award
MTF Research Support Award supports researchers conducting independent studies of massage therapy and its applications to strengthen its evidence base, inform practice, and advance its role in health care.
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Funder: Massage Therapy Foundation
Due Dates: April 14, 2027 (Application) | June 1, 2027 (Notification) | August 1, 2027 (Earliest start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 for a one-year research project
Summary: Supports independent research advancing massage therapy’s evidence base, therapeutic applications, and role in health care.
Key Information: Awards go to a single Sponsoring Organization, not directly to individuals.
Description
The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) Research Support Award funds high-quality, independent research that contributes directly to knowledge of massage therapy and its applications. It supports basic, applied, and translational studies investigating massage therapy as a wellness, medical, physical-health, or mental-health treatment or prevention intervention. Research interests also include public perceptions of massage therapy and its role in health care delivery.
MTF prioritizes projects with a clear, direct connection to massage therapy practice and the potential to strengthen its evidence base, sustainability, and integration within health care. Research should reflect and inform the practices of trained and credentialed massage therapists. Proposals must explain how they advance massage therapy practice, align with the MTF Research Agenda, and meaningfully involve massage therapists.
