Research Funding
APPLICATIONS FOR OUR 2026 IOPTP RESEARCH GRANT ARE OPEN NOW!
Objective:
The intent of the IOPTP research grant is to fund the most relevant and feasible projects that benefit the paediatric physiotherapy profession and promote safe and effective outcomes for children and families, in accordance with the IOPTP Strategic and Operational Plan, IOPTP priorities, and World Physiotherapy research priorities.
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Research Integrity
The IOPTP expects that the highest ethical standards and compliance with national laws and regulations will be adhered to by all recipients when undertaking any type of research supported by IOPTP funds. It is expected that recipients will:
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Be intellectually honest in proposing, performing, and reporting research
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Be accurate in representing contribution in research proposals and reports
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Be fair in peer reviews
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Be collegial in scientific interactions, including communications and sharing of resources
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Be transparent in conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest
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Ensure the protection of human subjects in the conduct of research in accordance with the World Health Organisation - Ethical Standards and Procedures for Research with Human Beings.
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Adhere to the mutual responsibilities between investigators and their research teams.
Applying for IOPTP Funding
​Before beginning a full application, please read the application guidelines in full, including the eligibility checklist.
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Application form and submission: The following documents should be submitted by 15th March 2026.
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A completed application form (in English and signed by the main applicant and person administratively responsible for the project).
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A CV from the applicant (3-5 pages).
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A letter from the President/Chair of the applicant’s IOPTP member organisation stating that the applicant is a member.
Your completed application and associated documents are to be submitted as one combined PDF file (i.e., application form, CV and letter) via email to researchcommittee@ioptp.org
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The Application Form and Guidelines can be accessed by clicking on the images below.​
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2026 Research Funding Application Guidelines
2026 Research Funding Application Form
The following resources may be helpful to assist you with your application:
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IOPTP Webinar 12 - How to Succeed with the IOPTP Research Grant: New Guidelines, Procedures, and Lessons Learned
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Reporting guidelines - Equator network: Reporting guidelines | EQUATOR Network
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Ethics: Ensuring ethical standards and procedures for research with human beings
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Gantt Chart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oD50HSBBB
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Congratulations to our 2025 IOPTP Funding Winner...
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Associate Professor Yen-Tsu Wu from the School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University College of Medicine
The successful proposal, titled: “Developing an Effective Aerobic Exercise Program to Enhance Physical Activity and Fitness in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial”, aims to make a meaningful impact in paediatric physiotherapy research. You can hear more about this research project in the video below.
Congratulations to our 2024 IOPTP Funding Winners...
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Eliza Collier - Australia
Eliza's project protocol is titled 'Constraint induced movement therapy for the lower extremity for children with unilateral cerebral palsy - A pilot study protocol. You can read more about her study by clicking the image or watching her YouTube video below.
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Caitriona O'Shaughnessy - Ireland
Caitriona's research project is titled: A motor learning based intervention for lower extremities to target walking performance in ambulant children with cerebral palsy: A feasibility study. You can hear more about Caitriona's research in the video below.
