Case Report Contest
The MTF Case Report Contest is intended to enhance professional development and research skills for students and practitioners
The 2026 MTF Case Report Contest is Open!
Case reports play an important role in the professional literature. Writing a case report helps students and practitioners develop communication and critical thinking skills, and may contribute to future research and clinical practice. The contest is open to all U.S. & international massage students and practitioners.
To be a considered a student, you must submit before your graduation date. In order to accommodate students who graduate between June and September, students may submit year-round. All submissions will be reviewed once per year, after the yearly June 1st closing deadline.
Case Report Contest Guidelines
Case Report Contest Checklist
Case Report Contest Rubric
Authorship Form
Client Informed Consent Form
Enter Application Portal
About MTF Case Report Contests
Since 2006, the Massage Therapy Foundation Case Report Contest has provided an opportunity for students and practitioners to develop research skills and enhance their ability to provide evidence-informed massage to the public. Cash prizes are available to contest winners contingent on publication of the case report in a peer-reviewed journal.
Looking for resources to write your case report? Check out MTF’s Case Report Hub to find a wealth of information:
For additional information, please contact:
Annie LaCroix at alacroix@massagetherapyfoundation.org