[Foundation for Physical Therapy Research](https://foundation4pt.org)

March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

$75,000 for a 12-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship

Supports new physical therapy researchers with a year of mentored, full-time research and training.

Applicants must be licensed physical therapists, APTA members, and recent research doctoral graduates.

--- ## Description This 12-month postdoctoral fellowship is designed for licensed physical therapists who are members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and have recently completed an academic research doctoral degree. The fellowship enables recipients to dedicate 100% of their time to research and training under the guidance of a mentor while employed at their sponsoring institution. The program aims to foster advanced research skills and develop the next generation of leaders in physical therapy research. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected, full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $75,000 total award for a 12-month period. - The fellowship is intended to support full-time research and training. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be licensed physical therapists. - Must be a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). - Must have received an academic research doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc) on or after June 1, 2024. - Candidates must be employed at a sponsoring institution during the fellowship period. - Must have a designated mentor and commit 100% time to research and training during the fellowship. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s [ProposalCentral portal](https://proposalcentral.com). - All applications are checked for eligibility and compliance; incomplete or non-compliant applications are not reviewed. - Eligible applications are peer-reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee (SRC), composed of experienced physical therapy researchers. - The review process aligns with NIH criteria, assessing significance, innovation, approach, rigor, feasibility, investigator/team qualifications, and research environment. - Top-scoring applications are recommended by the Research Committee to the Board of Trustees, which makes final funding decisions. - Applicants will be notified of their status prior to public announcement; review comments and scores are provided for applications that complete peer review. --- ## Additional Information - The fellowship requires 100% commitment to research and training; clinical or teaching responsibilities are not permitted during the fellowship period. - Projects must align with physical therapy research and contribute to advancing the field. - Only one fellowship may be awarded per cycle; the Foundation reserves the right not to make an award if no suitable candidate is identified. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Postdoctoral Fellowship](https://foundation4pt.org/foundation-funding-opportunities/postdoctoral-fellowship/) - [Application Review Process](https://foundation4pt.org/application-review-process/#review-process) - [Foundation for Physical Therapy Research](https://foundation4pt.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|-----------------------------------------| | Email | info@foundation4pt.org | | Phone | 1.800.875.1378 | | Address | 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 110, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085 | ---

Postdoctoral Fellowship

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