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Massage Therapy Foundation

Foundation awarding institutional grants supporting independent evidence-based research into therapeutic massage applications and practice.

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Latest verification: 2026-11-01

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OPEN: MTF 2027 Research Support Award opened November 1, 2026 and closes April 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST per controlling guidelines. No preliminary LOI required.

Verified 2026-11-01

Massage Therapy Foundation

National and International — Massage Therapy Foundation 2027 Research Support Awards (Up to $30,000; April 14, 2027)

Massage Therapy Foundation — 2027 Research Support Award The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) is accepting applications for its 2027 Research Support Awards, opening November 1, 2026 and closing April 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST, as stated in the controlling 2027 guidelines. The awards support independent basic, applied, or translational scientific research directly relevant to […]

FundingUp to $30,000 per sponsoring organization for a one-year research project. Individual minimum and overall funding pool not published.

DeadlineApril 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST (official 2027 Research Support Award Guidelines); applications opened November 1, 2026. No LOI required.

Required next actionConfirm applicant institution is an eligible sponsoring organization and PI meets current-funded-grant, affiliation and mentoring restrictions. Prepare abstract (400 words/1 page), specific aims (1 page), research plan (6 pages), references, PI biosketches and collaborator documents, budget and narrative, institutional support, IRB access, conflict declarations and dissemination plan. Submit complete Research Support Award through the MTF grants portal by April 14, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Review funder AI disclosure and ineligible-cost instructions.

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OPEN: 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.

Verified 2026-11-01

Massage Therapy Foundation

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

Massage Therapy Foundation — 2027 Research Grant Competition The Massage Therapy Foundation (MTF) is accepting 2027 Research Grant Letters of Intent for basic, applied and translational research that strengthens the evidence for massage therapy practice, including massage as a health, mental health, wellness, prevention, or treatment intervention. The controlling 2027 grant guidelines set a January […]

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.

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