2026 Research Proposal Submissions

2026 Annual Conference Poster (or platform) Proposal Submissions

Due Date: July 31, 2026 midnight

Students only: last-chance submission deadline: September 1 (POSTER ONLY)

Even though this is on the APTA MA website, this application is for APTA CT, MA, RI and NH.
You will be able to indicate which one you are applying for below.

This is for poster submissions. Also includes platform presentations for APTA MA.

Incomplete applications may not be accepted. Submissions must be within the Physical Therapy scope of practice.

Samples of well written proposals from past conferences:

- Sample 1

- Sample 2

Proposal Application

Please complete all sections.

Title of Presentation

Please keep this short and concise

Lead Presenter:

Full Name with credentials(Required)

Email(Required)

APTA Membership Number

Presenter 2:

Presenter 2: Full Name with credentials

Presenter 2 Email

I have more presenters to add

Yes

Additional presenters

Presenter 3: Full name with credentials

Presenter 3: Email

Presenter 4: Full name with credentials

Presenter 4: Email

Presenter 5: Full name with credentials

Presenter 5: Email

Presentation Preferences

I would like to present at:

Click all options that you are able to participate in if selected.

APTA CT: October 24 (poster only)

APTA RI: November 5 (poster only)

APTA MA: November 7

APTA NH: November 14 (posters only)

APTA MA: Please check the preferred delivery method for your presentation

Poster

Platform (approx 30 minute presentation)

APTA MA: If not accepted for your preferred presentation format, are you willing to present in the other format?

Yes

Please check the appropriate category

Clinical: Practice-based presentations that describe patient management, including case studies or case series, particularly when evidence is limited and clinical insight helps inform practice. Research: Scholarly presentations that share systematic investigation or scientific inquiry conducted to generate new knowledge that advances clinical practice. Educational Topic: Presentations centered on the design, delivery, or evaluation of teaching and learning in physical therapy.

Clinical Topic

Research

Educational Topic

Abstract for Clinical Topic

Clinical case submissions should clearly describe clinical decision-making and relevance to practice. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Tables not accepted in this submission.

Brief Case / Case Series Description

Intervention / Methods

Results

Submissions without results will not be accepted

Discussion

Abstract for Original Research

Scholarly presentations that share systematic investigation or scientific inquiry conducted to generate new knowledge that advances clinical practice. Data collection must be complete. Tables not accepted in this submission. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Background

Methods

Results

Submissions without results will not be accepted.

Discussion

Abstract for Educational Topic

Presentations centered on the design, delivery, or evaluation of teaching and learning in physical therapy. Educational posters may include curriculum design, teaching innovations, implementation strategies, or evaluation outcomes. Data collection must be complete. Tables not accepted in this submission. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Background

Methods

Results

Submissions without results will not be accepted.

Discussion

Key References

Key References: Minimum of 5 current references

Current, evidence-based literature. At least 5 references should be no more than 5 years old.

List of research contributors but not presenters

Full name with credentials

Additional Comment