Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I & II Scholarships
Application Deadline: Noon ET, January 26, 2010
Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I & II Scholarships, part of
the Foundation's Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars
(DOCS) Program, are to fund doctoral students, who having completed one
full year of coursework, wish to continue their studies or have entered
the dissertation phase of their doctoral program.
To get started, check the Eligibility Guidelines (.pdf) . Next, review the
application Instructions (.pdf) and then access the Online Application.
Two scholarship categories within the PODS program have been
established for the two distinct phases of education and training:
PODS I - Up to $7,500 per year in support of the coursework
phase of post-professional doctoral studies prior to candidacy (as
defined by the applicant's institution). Application deadline:
Mid-January each year. Notification of award: June each year.
PODS II - Up to $15,000 in support of the post-candidacy phase
of post-professional doctoral studies (as defined by the applicant's
institution). Application deadline: Mid-January each year. Notification
of award: June each year.
Successful PODS I and PODS II candidates may receive up to three PODS
I and two PODS II awards totaling $52,500. A new application is required
for each year.
Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate:
- continuous progress toward completion of degree requirements in a
timely fashion
- a commitment to a career as an academic researcher and an educator
in an accredited physical therapy education program
- research that is related to the Clinical
Research Agenda and to the goals and objectives of the
Foundation
Students enrolled in transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (t-DPT)
programs are not eligible for a PODS award.
Helpful Hints:
Successful & Unsuccessful Applicant Characteristics
(.pdf)
Printable Brochure:
Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars
Program: Printable Brochure (.pdf)
[Last updated: 9/15/09 | Contact: foundation@apta.org]
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