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AOPT Small Grant Program

AOPT Small Grant Program

Purpose

The Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy supports its members by funding studies to systematically examine orthopaedic practice issues. The purpose of this grant program is to address the urgent need for clinical research in orthopaedic physical therapy. There are two types of awards in the grant program, project specific research grants and a post-doctoral fellow career development award.

Wish to apply? 

The 2024 application cycle is now open. For this application period, the AOPT small grants program is only accepting applications for New Investigator grants and Unrestricted grants. Please click here to access our grant application site. 

Note: Currently, there are no applications being accepted for the Knowledge Translation grants and Career Development Award in the 2024 application cycle.

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New Investigator

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Unrestricted

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Knowledge Translation Grant

NOT OFFERED IN 2024

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Post-doctoral Career Development

NOT OFFERED IN 2024

Small Grant Program Resources

Grant Application Cover Form

Grant Application Cover Form

Download a hardcopy Grant Application Cover form here.

No Cost Extention Form

No Cost Extention Form

Needing a NCE? Click here.

Final Report Form

Final Report Form

Final report.

Annual Progress Report Form

Annual Progress Report Form

Use this form to submit your annual report.

Previous AOPT Grant Recipients

Previous AOPT Grant Recipients

View the history of members receiving AOPT Research Grants.

Additional Funding Opportunities

Additional Funding Opportunities

Learn the nuts and bolts of grants and CSM abstracts, and additional funding opportunities.