FUNDING

The Foundation for Physical Therapy finds the best qualified candidates for scholarships and research grants. Learn more about our funding and review process.

“The investment that the Foundation is making in the field of research has gotten returns in the millions of dollars, not only for our profession but for individuals who have made a career out of science.”

Richard K. Shields, PT, PhD, FAPTA, 1989 and 1990 Doctoral Training Research Grant

“I was extremely interested in using EEG to study brain activity and movement control in infants – uncharted territory in terms of measuring active control of movement. But I needed to learn this technique… before applying it to infants. The NIFTI award allowed me to do this.”

Beth A. Smith, PT, DPT, PhD, 2011 NIFTI Fellowship

“The NIFTI allowed me to pursue my research and go full force into developing a research theme. Competition is fierce in the national training grant setting, so the NIFTI is a really valuable mechanism.”

Eric Vidoni, PT, PhD, 2009 NIFTI Fellowship