In short
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research has set AI rules in two 2026 documents. Its Research Grant guidelines say that, in line with NIH policies and standards, applications substantially developed with AI are not considered original work. Applications with substantive and undue AI use are disqualified from review. Its Postdoctoral Fellowship FAQ says AI cannot be used to create or refine research or training plans.
Limits AI. Applicants may use AI for some tasks, and the funder restricts how much of an application AI may write.
For applicants
- The 2026 Foundation Research Grant guidelines state that an application substantially developed with AI is not considered original work. The Foundation expects applicants to submit original ideas when proposing research training or studies. If AI use is found to be substantive and undue, the application is disqualified from review. [1]
- The 2026 Postdoctoral Fellowship FAQ states that AI cannot be used to create or refine research or training plans. [2]
For reviewers
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research has published no rules for reviewers.
Sources
Foundation Research Grant 2026 Guidelines for Applicants (opens in a new tab)
The Foundation, consistent with NIH policies and standards, does not consider applications that are substantially developed using artificial intelligence (A.I.) to be considered original work. The Foundation expects applicants to submit original ideas in p roposing research training or studies. If A.I. use is found to be substantive and undue, the application will be disqualified from review
FAQs about the 202 6 Postdoctoral Fellowship (opens in a new tab)
We clearly state that artificial intelligence cannot be used to create or refine your research or training plans.
See Foundation for Physical Therapy Research's 2 open programs
This page summarizes what the funder has published and is not legal advice. Policies change, and one solicitation can add its own rules. Confirm against the funding announcement before you apply.