FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH, INC
We fund physical therapy research, grants, scholarships, and fellowships.
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Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The Foundation is the only national funder whose sole purpose is to support physical therapy research and fund emerging investigators in the field. We do this work to continually build a cadre of investigators that can improve the quality and delivery of physical therapy – supporting scientifically based, clinically relevant research movement and health.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Physical Therapy Research Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
The Foundation is dedicated to the goal of improving the quality and delivery of patient care. The Foundation accomplishes this by providing support to emerging investigators to promote scientifically based and clinically relevant research related to the effectiveness of physical therapist practice.
Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I: A 1-year, $7,500 scholarship to support individuals in the coursework phase of post-professional doctoral studies.
PODS II Scholarships: A 1-year, $15,000 scholarship to support individuals in the post-candidacy phase of post-professional doctoral studies.
Combine PODS/New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI): A POODS II and 2-year, $100,000 post-doctoral fellowship intended to fund a mentored research experience in continuation of the development of recent post-professional, doctorally prepared physical therapist researchers.
Research Grants: A variety of 1-2 year, $40,000 - $100,000 research grants are available.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
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Physical Therapy Research Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Grant funding awarded by year, excludes scholarships and fellowships.
Total dollar amount of scholarship awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Physical Therapy Research Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Funding for scholarships and fellowships.
Total amount of external follow-on funding that our funding recipients have received to date.
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Physical Therapy Research Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
External funding received by those who received early career funding from the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Foundation for Physical Therapy will continue to support the many researchers around the country who are now developing new treatments and approaches in so many arenas, including: orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, neurology, chronic conditions, and cardiology.
Strategic Plan 2024-2028
GOAL 1: Discover - Advance research priorities that have high impact.
Goal 2 Develop - Increase contributions from a diverse donor base to support research.
Goal 3 - Inspire - Enhance awareness of the Foundations value among stakeholders.
Goal 4 Collaborate Foster strategic partnerships and collaborate to advance research.
Goal 5 Sustainability The Foundation has the leadership and resources essential to advance the mission.
We invite you to join us as we work together to advance the applications of physical therapy and provide evidence of physical therapy's enormous impact on recovery, rehabilitation, and retaining an active, healthy life.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
- Develop a cadre of researchers through grants, awards, and scholarships to allow them to grow impactful research.
- Expand research capacity within the physical therapy profession to demonstrate the value of physical therapy.
- Perform ongoing evaluation of the Foundations funding mechanisms and use the data to optimize the desired outcomes.
- Expand opportunities to engage with platforms and messaging to promote the Foundation.
- Develop messages / stories that resonate with general audiences, PTs/PTAs, researchers, students, and other stakeholders.
- Develop methods (white paper, database, literature review) to increase understanding of how research benefits practice and outcomes.
- Foster relationships with academia and faculty, enhance research, and increase participation.
- Maintain staffing levels and expertise necessary to advance the strategic plan.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Foundation Board of Trustees, CEO, staff and volunteer committees are working collaboratively to achieve goals of the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan. Board, Committee members and staff work towards the goals, milestones, proposed next steps to achieve the strategic priorities.
The Board will annually review the strategic plan and a Board-Level Performance Dashboard tracks status of each priority. The Board will consider adjustments and additions as priorities are reached. The Board sets the priorities for the organization and this is communicated to committees who assist with implementation. Staff are deeply involved in the strategic plan review and guide implementation and track progress.
Budget development and staff position descriptions are drafted to align with the strategic plan.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Foundation has dedicated funding to support the continued work of health services and implementation science beginning in 2025.
Hired a manager, scientific programs to provide higher level support of our grant making programs.
The Foundation continues to create Impact Reports to share details to fund holders.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We act on the feedback we receive
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH, INC
Board of directorsas of 03/04/2024
Paul Rockar
Dwayne Hofstatter
Marilyn Moffat
New York University
Rebecca Craik
Arcadia University
Terry Brown
Nancy Byl
Linda Van Dillen
Washington University in St Louis
Jimmy McKay
Don Jackson
Eva Norman
Barbara Connolly
Chris Powers
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
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- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.