What are the key 2026 dates?
| March 2 | Letters of Intent (LOI) applications open* |
| March 31 | LOI applications close |
| April 14 | $40k research grant applications open |
| May 6 | Invitations to apply for Magistro and two Paris Patla grants issued |
| July 31 | All $40k research grant applications close |
| August 18 | Invited research grant applications close |
| Early December | Research grant awards announced |
Who can apply?
Which research grants will be offered in 2026?
Any Physical Therapy Area
Deusinger
$40,000
Foundation**
$40,000
Magistro*
$200,000/$250,000
Please read the important update in the right column.
Paris Patla*
$200,000
Snyder**
$40,000
Acute Care
$40,000
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
$40,000
Education
$40,000
Health Services
$40,000
Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NEW!)
$40,000
Manual Therapy (Paris Patla)*
$200,000
Geriatric (Moffat)
$40,000
Orthopedic**
$40,000
School-Based PT (McEwen)
$40,000
How are applications reviewed?
Visit our Application Review Process page for an overview of how applications are reviewed
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IMPORTANT UPDATE!
The types of studies and funding amounts for the 2026 Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant are changing to focus on qualifying studies that will include cost-effectiveness analysis. We will be resetting the LOI application timeline.
We will be hosting a webinar in coming weeks to explain the changed focus and eligbility, and answer questions.
Please sign up for the research grant email list above and keep checking the website for more information.