There are a growing number of programs available for persons interested in gaining research training that focuses on issues related to neurologic disease and rehabilitation. The list below includes names of institutions who have such programs that include physical therapists as potential mentors.

A more complete listing of PhD programs related to physical therapy can be found on the APTA website

PhD programs related to neurologic rehabilitation

• Boston University, Rehabilitation Sciences
• Drexel University, Rehabilitation Sciences
• Interdisciplinary PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions 
• Marquette University
• Neuroscience PhD Program at Emory University  
• New York University, Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy
• Northwestern University School of Medicine, Movement and Rehabilitation Science
• Ohio State University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Temple University, Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Rehabilitation Sciences
• Oregon Health and Science University, Neuroscience
• PhD in Physical Therapy Research and Rehabilitation Sciences at New York University   
• University of Buffalo, Rehabilitation Science
• University of Alabama-Birmingham, Rehabilitation Science
• University of Colorado, Rehabilitation Science
• University of Delaware, Graduate Program in Biomechanics & Movement Science
• University of Florida, Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program
• University of Illinois at Chicago, Disabilities Studies
• University of Iowa, Physical Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of Kansas Medical Center, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of Kentucky, Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of Maryland, Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of Miami, Doctor of Philosophy Program in Physical Therapy
• University of Minnesota, Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Human Movement Science
• University of Pittsburgh, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• University of South Carolina, Exercise Science
• University of Southern California, Biokinesiology
• University of Utah, Rehabilitation Science
• University of Washington, Rehabilitation Science
• Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation and Movement Science
• Washington University in St. Louis, Movement Science Program