Foundation for Physical Therapy Research AI policy
Limits AIChecked November 9, 2026
In short
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research's 2026 Research Grant guidelines say that, consistent with NIH, it does not consider applications substantially developed using AI to be original work, and applications with substantive and undue AI use will be disqualified from review. Its 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship FAQ states that AI cannot be used to create or refine research or training plans.
For applicants
- Per the 2026 Foundation Research Grant guidelines, applications substantially developed using AI are not considered original work, and if AI use is found to be substantive and undue, the application will be disqualified from review.[1]
- For the 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship, AI cannot be used to create or refine research or training plans.[2]
Sources
- [1]Foundation Research Grant 2026 Guidelines for Applicants
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
“The Foundation, consistent with NIH policies and standards, does not consider applications that are substantially developed using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to be considered original work. The Foundation expects applicants to submit original ideas in p roposing research training or studies. If A.I. use is found to be substantive and undue, the application will be disqualified from review”
- [2]FAQs about the 202 6 Postdoctoral Fellowship
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
“We clearly state that artificial intelligence cannot be used to create or refine your research or training plans.”
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