What are the key dates?
| March 2, 2026 | Letters of Intent (LOI) applications open* |
| March 31, 2026 | LOI applications close |
| April 14, 2026 | $40k research grant applications open |
| May 6, 2026 | Invitations to apply for Magistro and two Paris Patla grants issued |
| July 31, 2026 | All $40k research grant applications close |
| August 18 | Invited research grant applications close |
| Early December | Research grant awards announced |
*LOIs are required only for the Magistro Family Foundation, Paris Patla Manual Therapy and the Paris Patla Physical Therapy grants
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
Magistro*
$180,000
Paris Patla*
$200,000
Snyder**
$40,000
Specialty Areas
Acute Care
$40,000
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary
$40,000
Education
$40,000
Health Services
$40,000
Manual Therapy (NEW!)
$40,000
Manual Therapy (Paris Patla)*
$200,000
Geriatric (Moffat)
$40,000
Orthopedic**
$40,000
School-Based PT (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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