The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, serving as the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) research funding body, is dedicated to optimizing movement and improving the health of society through funding research and developing researchers. With a vision to shape the future of health via physical therapy research, their mission for over 45 years has been to support physical therapy research and researchers through grants, scholarships, and fellowships. They focus on creating a pipeline of skilled researchers capable of innovating and enhancing physical therapy practices, tools, guidelines, and education. Commitment to addressing health disparities highlights their efforts to advance research inclusively.
The Foundation Research Grant by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research seeks to advance physical therapy research by funding research and supporting researchers. This mission is achieved through grants, scholarships, and fellowships aimed at PhD students and early-career researchers, focusing on developing innovative physical therapy practices, guidelines, and tools. The grant aims to build a knowledge base on effective physical therapy methods and address health disparities across various demographics. Awards are geared towards both emerging and established researchers in priority areas of physical therapy, with a recent emphasis on tackling health inequalities. A single award of $40,000 for one or two years is expected to be made, with the Foundation reserving the right not to make this award. Principal Investigators must be members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to be eligible.