A Path After the Marquette Challenge: A Conversation with John Kowalski

2023-12-14T18:55:37+00:00

A Path After the Marquette Challenge: A Conversation with John Kowalski   In a candid conversation, John Kowalski, PT, a seasoned physical therapist and co-owner of Longview Physical and Sports Therapy in Washington, takes us through his career trajectory, sharing insights into his experience as a coordinator in the [...]

A Path After the Marquette Challenge: A Conversation with John Kowalski2023-12-14T18:55:37+00:00

Building a Future: Marquette Summer Intern Reflects on New Experiences, Connections, & Opportunities

2023-08-30T20:07:38+00:00

Building a Future: Marquette Summer Intern Reflects on New Experiences, Connections, & Opportunities Each year, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research hosts a Marquette Challenge intern in the summer. Margaret “Maggie” Scanlon joined the Foundation staff in 2023 in support of our mission and the [...]

Building a Future: Marquette Summer Intern Reflects on New Experiences, Connections, & Opportunities2023-08-30T20:07:38+00:00

Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOIs) Approaching

2023-05-26T18:58:30+00:00

Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOIs) Approaching Three $100,000 research grants offered this funding cycle require an LOI submitted by June 15, 2023 The Foundation is offering 11 research grants in the 2023 funding cycle. Applications are open. These opportunities support research across specialties and provide critically needed funding for physical therapist [...]

Deadline for Letters of Intent (LOIs) Approaching2023-05-26T18:58:30+00:00

2022-2023 VCU-Marquette Challenge Raises More than $160,000 for the Foundation

2023-05-25T19:43:14+00:00

2022-2023 VCU-Marquette Challenge Raises More than $160,000 for the Foundation For the fourth consecutive year, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) took first place in this year’s Marquette Challenge: a student-led fundraiser to support the mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research. The top fundraising school earns co-naming rights for [...]

2022-2023 VCU-Marquette Challenge Raises More than $160,000 for the Foundation2023-05-25T19:43:14+00:00

Success in Our Midst Webinar

2023-05-26T17:53:29+00:00

Since 1979, FPTR has awarded more than $22.5 million in research funding to the most promising physical therapist researchers. Even more remarkable than this major investment in research is the return. Our researchers have built on their early career funding to secure an additional $896 million in follow-on funding from major agencies including the [...]

Success in Our Midst Webinar2023-05-26T17:53:29+00:00

WATCH: FPTR PODS Webinar

2022-12-27T14:55:42+00:00

FPTR PODS Webinar: Stepping Stones Toward a Successful Research Career FPTR recently hosted an event to coincide with the opening of the 2023 PODS cycle. FPTR scholarships and fellowships are awarded using a rigorous peer review process modeled after the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that ensures that our [...]

WATCH: FPTR PODS Webinar2022-12-27T14:55:42+00:00

Summer Marquette Challenge Intern Connects with Research

2022-08-22T18:07:19+00:00

Summer Marquette Challenge Intern Connects with Research Each year, the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) hosts a Marquette Challenge intern in the summer. Elisa Magalang joined the FPTR staff in 2022 in support of our mission and the student-led VCU-Marquette Challenge. Ever since I was little, I knew [...]

Summer Marquette Challenge Intern Connects with Research2022-08-22T18:07:19+00:00

FPTR AWARDS $325,000 IN 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FUNDING

2023-05-18T15:15:15+00:00

FPTR AWARDS $325,000 IN 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FUNDING The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) awarded 22 scholarships in this funding cycle and extended funding for a new combined scholarship/fellowship mechanism. ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 8, 2022) – The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) recently awarded $325,000 in [...]

FPTR AWARDS $325,000 IN 2022 SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP FUNDING2023-05-18T15:15:15+00:00

VCU Takes Top Honors for 2021-2022 Student-Led Challenge

2022-07-06T13:52:18+00:00

Virginia Commonwealth University takes top honors in student-led Marquette Challenge Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) took first place in this year's Marquette Challenge, a student-led fundraiser to support the mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR). The top fundraising school earns co-naming rights for the next year's Marquette [...]

VCU Takes Top Honors for 2021-2022 Student-Led Challenge2022-07-06T13:52:18+00:00

FPTR Welcomes New Trustee to Board

2022-07-06T13:17:58+00:00

FPTR Welcomes New Trustee to Board The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (FPTR) Board of Trustees has appointed Christopher Powers, PT, PhD, FASCM, FAPTA, to complete an open position. Powers will begin his term immediately.  In addition, four trustees were reappointed to serve another three-year term –  Paul A. [...]

FPTR Welcomes New Trustee to Board2022-07-06T13:17:58+00:00
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