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 Acute Care Research Grant is designed for research related to acute care physical therapy practice. The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research prioritizes funding for scientifically based and clinically relevant research with an immediate clinical application. The grant supports studies across various investigative methods, aiming to refine the body of knowledge for physical therapist practice and address critical clinical research questions. One award of $80,000 will be granted for a period of one or two years to support research conducted in the United States, with a focus on advancing evidence-based practices and addressing priority areas within the field.