Foundation4PT

Are you an emerging investigator in physical therapy research? The Foundation is offering four $40,000 grants limited to emerging investigators. Read the grant guidelines for a full description of eligibility requirements. 🔗 Details here: foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

Meet @ChristinaHollPT , PT, DPT, NCS 📷 A 2025 PODS awardee at @USC, Christina is advancing stroke rehab—studying walking control to help patients find a steadier gait toward recovery. @USCBKNPT

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The Foundation is offering three $40,000 grants to support research in any area of physical therapy that aligns with at least one priority listed in the 2023 APTA Research Agenda. 👉Learn more: foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

Meet Amanda Clifton, PT, DPT ❤️ A 2025 PODS Scholarship awardee at the University of Miami, Amanda is advancing care for children with complex heart conditions, putting both science and heart into pediatric rehab. 👏 🎉 @APTAcvp

Applications are now open for the $40,000 Acute Care Research Grant from the @Foundation4PT This grant supports research directly related to acute care physical therapy practice. Application deadline: July 31 at 4:59 p.m. EDT Guidelines & instructions: foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

Calling all our PT education researchers! Applications are now open for the $40,000 PT Education Research Grant from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, which we proudly sponsor. Application deadline: July 31 Apply: foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun… @foundation4pt

🚨Research Grant Applicants: Letter of Intent applications for the Magistro Family Foundation, Paris Patla Physical Therapy, and Paris Patla Manual Therapy research grants are due TODAY by 4:59pm ET! 🔗 Learn more: foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! @BionessLiveOn develops medical tech for those with central nervous system disorders & orthopedic injuries. Thank you so much for your support! Interested in becoming a PIR? Learn more: foundation4pt.org/our-partners/

🚨Physical Therapy Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 40K research grant cycle is NOW OPEN! There are 11 grants available for both general and specialty area PT research. Application guidelines and instructions are now available on our website. foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

From fencing coach to PT researcher 🤺 Meet Joel Robert Thompson, PT, DPT, a 2025 PODS Scholarship awardee and @UNC ‑Chapel Hill PhD student helping to advance care for people with AxSpA. En garde!

We are excited to announce a new Bronze Partner in Research! Fabrication Enterprises Inc. is a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of physical therapy products. Thank you so much for your support! Interested in becoming a PIR? Learn more: foundation4pt.org/our-partners/

The Foundation remembers & honors the life of Peter A. Towne , PT, FAPTA, whose 70+ years of advocacy, service, and generosity helped advance the PT profession. A passionate supporter of research, Peter’s legacy will continue to inspire the Foundation’s work.

“As PTs, we want to do well by our patients, evidence helps us do that,” says Karin Silbernagel, PT, PhD, FAPTA, in a recent interview reflecting on her tendon research. Karin received the 2015 Foundation Research Grant. Watch the full video: youtu.be/ji47G_Lxr0o

🚨Attention all PT Researchers: The Foundation's 2026 research grant cycle opens April 14! There are 11 $40k grants for both general & specialty area PT research. Application guidelines/instructions will be available when the application window opens. foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship applications close TODAY at 5:00 PM. Full guidelines, instructions, are on our website. foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

We're recognizing #WomensHistoryMonth by celebrating women like Kristan Leech, PT, DPT, PhD, whose work has helped shape our field and inspired a new generation of research ideas. Drop an emoji in the comments to celebrate!

The Foundation is offering 11 $40k research grants in 2026 for both general and specialty area PT research. Application guidelines & instructions will be available when the application window opens on April 14.foundation4pt.org/foundation-fun…

Meet @anneleung.pt, PT, DPT, OCS—2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholar. A PhD student at Arcadia University, she researches sex disparities in ACL reconstruction outcomes, driven by her own early experiences as a young soccer player. Drop a 👏 or 🎉 to celebrate her work!

Over the weekend, we teamed up with @PelicansNBA to host a PT/PTA appreciation night at the @CaesarsDome. Thank you to everyone who helped make this even happen—your support directly benefits Foundation Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships!