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January 6, 2026 Applications open
March 30, 2026 Applications close
By June 30, 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship awardee announced

 

Guidelines and Instructions

Who can apply?

The 12-month fellowship is available to licensed physical therapists who are members of APTA and who have received an academic research doctoral degree on or after June 1, 2024. The recipient will be an employee at their sponsoring institution, have a mentor, and be able to devote 100% time to their training and research.

What are key highlights of the postdoctoral fellowship?

  • The fellowship period is 12 months.
  • The amount is $75,000.
  • The Fellow will devote 100% of their time to research and training.

How are applications reviewed?

Visit our Application Review Process page for an overview of how applications are reviewed

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