Fellowships

Purpose
The PHTA Fellowship Program exists to encourage and support graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who focus research in two areas associated with water-treated aquatic venues (e.g. swimming pools, spas/hot tubs, therapy pools, water parks, etc.):

1. Research to reduce the risks associated with, but not limited to, physical facility design, exposure to chemical or pathogenic contaminants, air quality, drowning, entrapment, etc.
2. Research to investigate and document the positive health consequences of aquatic activities against maladies such as, but not limited to, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, cancer, aging, arthritis, etc.

Board Fellowship
(2) —  $ 2,000

Foundation Fellowship
(up to 4) — $1,000

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Requirements

1. Enrolled full-time and pursuing an advanced academic degree or a post-doctoral researcher at an academic institution.
2. Include a completed fellowship application.

Deadline
To be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year, the complete application package must be received no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.

Award Notification
Awards will be paid in two installments (fall and spring semester) when fellowship recipients demonstrate enrollment. Fellowship recipients will be notified no later than August 1, 2025.

Application Package Submission:

PHTA Fellowship Program
1650 King St., Ste. 602
Alexandria, VA 22314
awards@phta.org