Scheme A Application

Submitting an application for Scheme A consideration

View the application Guidance Notes below

We recommend completing the questions on your computer ready to copy into the online application form

Complete the application form below and ensure that it is submitted in time for the closing date. 

For the best experience – we strongly recommend you complete the application on a tablet, laptop or PC, and not on a mobile phone. 

For applications to Scheme A – please read the application guidance notes prior to completing the form. We then strongly recommend answering the questions on your computer so that you are able to save and come back to them at a later date. When you are ready to proceed, please come back to this page to complete the application below.   

If you would prefer to open the application in a separate window – you can do so by clicking here : Scheme A – Application Form – Fill out form

 

Scheme A: RESEARCH AWARDS up to £30,000

Applications Open: Monday 1st June 2026
Applications Close: Monday 24th August 2026

Applications Reviewed: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Applicants informed of outcome: Week commending 28th September 2026

  • for full projects, pilot projects or to pump-prime projects
  • to new and novice researchers for full or pilot projects on any topic relevant to physiotherapy

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SCHEME A: Research Awards up to £30K

  1. The lead applicant must be a physiotherapist and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in good standing.
  2. Co-applicants (who do not have to be physiotherapists) must give provide evidence of qualifications and current statutory registration.
  3. Applicants must give details of other financial assistance given or applied for in connection with the current proposal. Applicants are expected to keep PPEF informed of the outcomes of other application.
  4. Applications for funding should be made within 12 months of the commencement date of the research project.
  5. Applicants may submit only one application to the PPEF for a research grant at a time. Previously successful applicants seeking funding for a different research project will be considered, provided that PPEF has received evidence of the successful outcome of the previous project.
  6. Receipt of previous funding does not prevent applying for a further award. But details of the previous award must be submitted via the application form.
  7. Applicants must have evidence of previous successful research experience (conference presentations, publications [preferably peer-reviewed] etc.) or name an experienced researcher who will oversee the project.
  8. Submission of this Research Funding Application Form does not guarantee that funding will be approved for the project.
  9. Costs of administering grants must be borne by the institution / organisation/company or Individual nominated by the grant-holder to handle finance.
  10. Applicants must be prepared to provide additional information on request.
  11. Grants and awards shall only be used for the purposes agreed by the Trustees.
  12. It is possible that the Trustees may set conditions for the granting of PPEF Awards
  13. If the project should be suspended or cancelled for any reason, the applicant must inform the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and may be obliged to return those funds already awarded to them.
  14. Should the project funding allocation be more than the final project costs, the applicant will be required to return the balance of over-allocated funds.
  15. Normally no additional funding will be made available beyond the amount applied for in the Research Application Form
  16. Once funding has been approved, applicants must provide a project progress report on agreed standard templated at intervals dictated by the PPEF (typically quarterly). If the monies awarded are in staged payments, the Trustees will require a report before each payment is made.
  17. Evidence of expenditure, to include receipts must be submitted to the Trustees on request and as part of the final report.
  18. Funds are not provided for loss of earnings or computer hardware.
  19. Funding may be staged according to project milestones.
  20. The notification of a successful application must be formally acknowledged in writing and agreement forms returned by the recipient before funds will be transferred.
  21. All payments will be paid as per the agreed intervals by the trustees and on the presentation of an invoice raised by the institution responsible for the holding the funds.
  22. Recipients of awards are required to:
  • actively seek opportunities to disseminate the outcome of their work to the public, other health professionals and other physiotherapists (as relevant) through podcasts, peer-reviewed journals, other publications, and conferences.  
  • include a ‘Funded by the PPEF statement’ and the of PPEF logo on all printed or digital materiel related to the project including academic publications. 
  • provide either a short-form (60-second) video or infographic summarising the project and it’s findings / impact.
  1. If papers relating to the project are accepted for publication in peer-reviewed online journals, for which payment is required, and which hasn’t been costed within the project budget, you may apply for further funding.
  2. PPEF reserves the right to demand a refund of the award if it is deemed that the funds were used for purposes other than those stated in the application or if the project is not completed in the time stated.
  3. Applicants are asked to agree to PPEF holding personal data in line with the current GDPR regulations.