Research Committee

 Research Committee:

Committee Chair:Derek Charles  PT, DPT, dcharles@tnstate.edu

Other Committee Members:

June Hanks

Ryan McConnell

Patricia Easley

Call for Abstract Poster Presentations:

APTA Tennessee is excited to offer the opportunity to showcase the high quality research that is being conducted in Tennessee. Accepted research posters are displayed each year at the APTA TN Spring Meeting in the Exhibit area. Presenters must be present to answer questions at the “poster review” time. Information for submission of an abstract for the APTA TN poster presentation is listed on the APTA TN website as “Guidelines for Submission of Abstract for Poster Presentation.” The deadline for submission of the proposal has been extended to March 2, 2026 at 11:59pm CST.Send the completed abstract, following all guidelines, to Derek Charles  PT, DPT, dcharles@tnstate.edu with  “APTA TN Spring 2025 Poster Presentation” in the subject line of the email.

Poster abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the APTA TN Research Committee.  Decisions regarding acceptance of posters for presentation will be sent via e-mail to the primary author with time allowed for preparation of the posters.

Call for Research Grant Proposals:

APTA Tennessee is soliciting applications for research grants to assist APTA TN members with the cost of conducting research.  Two research grants are available.
1. Seed Money Grants – designed to assist with initiating new research
2. Dissemination Grants – designed to assist with dissemination of information gathered from a completed project

 

All APTA TN members are eligible and encouraged to apply for either grant.
 
APTA TN supports and encourages new research initiatives related to physical therapy.
 

 

Applicants should review and complete the appropriate application. Application deadlines are due by November 30 at 11:59pm CST for the fall cycle and March 1 at 11:59 pm CST for the spring cycle.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to the APTA TN Research Committee Chair, Derek Charles  PT, DPT, dcharles@tnstate.edu . The subject line of the email must state “APTA TN Grant Application”. Applicants will receive electronic confirmation of receipt of materials.  Incomplete applications will be returned without review.  All applicants will receive written notification of funding decisions.  Funding decisions are at the discretion of the APTA TN Research Committee, and all decisions are final.  Awards are announced at APTA TN State meetings.
 
 

Click here for the APTA TN Dissemination Research Application Form and Directions