Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I & II Scholarships
PODS I & II Scholarships, part of the Foundation’s Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars (DOCS) Program, are to fund post-professional doctoral students, who, having completed one full year of coursework, wish to continue their studies or have entered the dissertation phase of their post-professional doctoral program.
Scholarship categories within the PODS program have been established for the two distinct phases of education and training:
PODS I – Up to $7,500 per year in support of the coursework phase of post-professional doctoral studies prior to candidacy (as defined by the applicant’s institution).
PODS II – Up to $15,000 in support of the post-candidacy phase of post-professional doctoral studies (as defined by the applicant’s institution).
Successful PODS I and PODS II candidates may receive up to three PODS I and two PODS II awards totaling $52,500. A new application is required for each year.
Application Deadline: January 18, 2012, Noon, ET
Award Notification: June 1, 2012
Eligibility and Guidelines
For specific eligibility requirements and application guidelines, use the link below (applicants must review these guidelines prior to moving to the next step of the application process).
PODS Scholarship Guidelines - Revised for 2012
Students enrolled in transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT) programs are not eligible for PODS awards.
How to Apply
IMPORTANT: Please review the application components and all instructions carefully before starting! The application and instructions have been revised for 2012.
PODS Scholarship Online Application Instructions - Revised for 2012
PODS Scholarship Online Application - Revised for 2012
Helpful Hints:
Successful & Unsuccessful Applicant Characteristics (.pdf)
