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What are the key 2026 dates?

March 2Letters of Intent (LOI) applications open*
March 31LOI applications close
April 14$40k research grant applications open
May 6Invitations to apply for Magistro and two Paris Patla grants issued
July 31All $40k research grant applications close
August 18Invited research grant applications close
Early December Research grant awards announced
*LOIs are required only for the Magistro Family Foundation, Paris Patla Manual Therapy and the Paris Patla Physical Therapy grants

Who can apply?

Individual licensed PTs or PTAs who are APTA members are eligible to apply.

Which research grants will be offered in 2026?

The list below reflects the 14 physical therapy research grants and their funding levels for 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

Specialty Areas

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

*Letter of Intent stage
**Limited to emerging investigators

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.