What are the key 2026 dates?
Application guidelines and instructions for all grants will be available when the application windows open. Links can be found underneath the name of each grant.
| March 17 | Letters of Intent (LOI) applications open* |
| April 14 | $40k research grant applications open |
| April 21 | LOI applications close |
| July 31 | All $40k research grant applications close |
| August 31 | Invited research grant applications close |
| Mid-December | Research grant awards announced |
Dates are subject to change.
*LOIs are required for the Magistro Family Foundation, Paris Patla Manual Therapy and the Paris Patla Physical Therapy grants. Please continue to monitor the website and sign up for the mailing list to recieve updates.
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
Snyder**
$40,000
Specialty Areas
Acute Care
$40,000
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
$40,000
Education
$40,000
Geriatric (Moffat)
$40,000
Health Services
$40,000
Orthopedic**
$40,000
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (NEW)
$40,000
School-Based (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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