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The Foundation for Physical Therapy (Foundation) is now accepting applications for 2 major funding programs.

Eligibility and application information for the postprofessional 2018 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarship and the New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI) (a $100,000 award over a 2-year period) is posted on the Foundation website. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2018, by 12:00 pm, ET.

Applicants are encouraged to start the submission process early to allow for potential questions to be answered. Award recipients will be notified in June.

Contact Jordan Rochon for more information, or call 800/875-1378, ext 3167.

Important tip: thoroughly read through all instructions and funding mechanism deadlines before beginning your application. Want to stay on top of what's available? Sign up for the F4PT Alert and be first to know about Foundation funding opportunities.


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