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GrantNational and International — Massage Therapy Foundation 2027 Research Grants ($30,000–$300,000; LOI January 13, 2027)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingGreater than $30,000 and up to $300,000 per eligible sponsoring organization for projects up to 3 years. Total 2027 funding pool not published. Separate from MTF Research Support Award of up to $30,000.

DeadlineLOI January 13, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST, per controlling 2027 Research Grant Guidelines. Invited full application deadline July 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Invitation notice by May 1, 2027.

Required next actionConfirm qualified institutional Sponsoring Organization, experienced PI, sufficient facilities/IRB support, no ongoing MTF PI grant or prohibited related-party conflict, and meaningful participation by massage therapists. Prepare LOI: one-page structured abstract (400 words), 1-page specific aims, 3-page research preproposal, references, project budget and justification, personnel biosketches, letters of support and ethics/AI disclosures as applicable. Submit via MTF application portal by January 13, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CST. If invited, full proposal due July 15.

Current statusOPEN: MTF 2027 Research Grant LOIs accepted; controlling first-stage deadline January 13, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Invited full proposals due July 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST.Source verification2026-11-01Tracked applicant typesHealthcare Provider, University or Research Institute

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Funder-stage guidance: Confirm qualified institutional Sponsoring Organization, experienced PI, sufficient facilities/IRB support, no ongoing MTF PI grant or prohibited related-party conflict, and meaningful participation by massage therapists. Prepare LOI: one-page structured abstract (400 words), 1-page specific aims, 3-page research preproposal, references, project budget and justification, personnel biosketches, letters of support and ethics/AI disclosures as applicable. Submit via MTF application portal by January 13, 2027, 11:59 p.m. CST. If invited, full proposal due July 15.

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Eligibility

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Strategic Alignment

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Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

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