Eligibility Requirements
The first author of eligible papers must have been an APTA member at the time of the manuscript's publication and at the time of nomination. The first author need not have been an APTA member at the time of data collection and manuscript preparation.
All reports of scientific studies authored and published in Physical Therapy during the current year are eligible, provided that the studies were not undertaken for obligatory academic requirements when the authors were students.
Candidates for this award will designate on the nomination form that their articles be considered for the Chattanooga Research Award rather than the Jack Walker Award. Candidates can be eligible for only one award for a given article.
Note:
- If a paper has multiple authors, each author who is eligible for the award will be considered a cowinner of the award.
- Case studies and case reports do not meet the purpose and intent of the award.
- Staff will screen for eligibility.
Criteria for Selection
The article must:
- Demonstrate a significant contribution to the science of physical therapy and can be judged primarily on the basis of excellence of research design and the potential impact on practice;
- present a clearly stated purpose, supportive rationale, and appropriate methodology; and
- be well organized, and clearly and concisely written.
What Recipients Receive
A plaque and a monetary award of $1,000 will be presented to the awardee(s) by a representative of the Chattanooga Corporation or APTA's Board of Directors at the association's annual conference and an official announcement of the award will appear in an association publication. (Note: In the case of multiple eligible authors, the monetary award will be divided equally.)
Submission Requirements
During the online process you will need to upload the journal awards eligibility form.
Submit a Nomination
The call for nominations will begin August 2013. Please check back for updates.