Provided by PT Fund
This is an annual award offered by the PT Fund to faculty pursuing a post-professional doctoral degree who demonstrate a commitment to further the physical therapy profession through teaching, research, and impactful community engagement.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Physical therapist members in good standing of the association
Full-time faculty members teaching in an accredited or developing professional physical therapist education program
Completed a minimum of two full semesters or three full quarters of post-professional doctoral course work in an accredited post-professional doctoral program
Possess a current license to practice physical therapy in a U.S. jurisdiction or have met all the requirements for licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction
Demonstrate a commitment to further the physical therapy profession through teaching, research, and impactful community engagement
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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