American Occupational Therapy Foundation

American Occupational Therapy Foundation AOTF envisions a vibrant science that builds knowledge to support effective, evidence-based occupation

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), founded in 1965 as a charitable 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, uses fiscal and human resources to expand and refine the body of knowledge of occupational therapy and promote understanding of the value of occupation in the interest of the public good. AOTF is committed to generating the evidence through which occupational therapy practitione

rs will be recognized as experts in everyday living, and as the principal contributors to systems and programs designed to promote healthy communities. Your support provides the necessary resources to enable AOTF to advance research, enhance leadership, and foster excellence in education and practice. The Foundation values its many partnerships and in particular takes pride in its joint projects with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). AOTF enthusiastically endorses and supports the profession’s Centennial Vision through its scholarships, grants, recognitions, publications and other programs supporting leadership and research development. Occupational therapy will continue to flourish as a 21st century profession through its commitment to being innovative, science-driven and evidence-based. AOTF serves this end by sponsoring programs that encourage strong linkages between practice, education, and research.

Are you an early-career rehabilitation investigator looking to secure funding for your project? Applications open soon f...
06/16/2026

Are you an early-career rehabilitation investigator looking to secure funding for your project? Applications open soon for the Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) program!

This program offers a unique one-on-one mentorship experience over a 4-day workshop to help you sharpen your grant-writing skills and strengthen your chances of securing your next (or first!) funding proposal. Post-program surveys suggest this program may increase your likelihood of receiving funding by ~50-100%.

AOTF is proud to co-sponsor this University of Colorado Anschutz program alongside the Shepherd Center, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, and Aretech, LLC.

🗓️Applications open July 1 | 🔗Link in comments

Are you an OT graduate or clinician from an underrepresented background looking to explore a research career?Apply for o...
06/15/2026

Are you an OT graduate or clinician from an underrepresented background looking to explore a research career?

Apply for our Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Research Scholarship! Receive up to $10,000 to support your participation in a 22-week-long experience where you will be paired with an established OT researcher to hone your research skills and prepare a poster about your experience that you'll present at the 2027 AOTA INSPIRE Conference.

⏰ Only two weeks left to apply! 🔗Link in comments

06/12/2026

🎥 Check out our latest video featuring 2025 AOTF Standing for Research Inclusion Diversity and Equity (STRIDE) scholar, Carolin Capurro Perez, OTD! GW Occupational Therapy Program

Hear how her experience as an occupational therapist working in home health and early intervention with immigrant families inspired her to explore the postpartum experiences of Latinx women through the STRIDE mentored research experience.

Don't miss out on the chance to engage in the research topics you're most passionate about! Applications for the STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship close June 29: https://www.aotf.org/fund/stride-mentored-research-scholarship-smrs/

AOTF's Chief Executive Officer Scott Campbell, PhD, Board Vice Chair Lisa Juckett, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, Board Secretary Tim...
06/11/2026

AOTF's Chief Executive Officer Scott Campbell, PhD, Board Vice Chair Lisa Juckett, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, Board Secretary Timothy Reistetter, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, and Chief Scientific Officer Satvika Garg, PhD, OTR/L, joined the Workshop in Implementation Science and Health Services (WISH) in Alexandria, Va.

This program focuses on strengthening grant-writing skills in implementation science, learning health systems, and health services research to advance innovative research proposals. We're proud to co-sponsor alongside the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research and Learning Health Systems Rehabilitation Research Network.

Are you thinking about applying for the Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Researc...
06/10/2026

Are you thinking about applying for the Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Research Scholarship? Check out our top three most frequently asked questions as you prepare your application.

Additional FAQs are available on our website under "Resources For Applicants." Submit your application by June 29: https://www.aotf.org/fund/stride-mentored-research-scholarship-smrs/

Heading to OT Summit of Scholars at WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy Program in St. Louis this weekend?Don't miss AOT...
06/09/2026

Heading to OT Summit of Scholars at WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy Program in St. Louis this weekend?

Don't miss AOTF's Promoting Engagement and Empowerment in Research (PEER) Hangout this Friday! Join our networking event to connect with other doctoral students, post-docs, and other early-career OT researchers over drinks, snacks, and community.

🗓️ Friday, June 12
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
📍Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Academy of Research Inductee, Kristie Patten, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA, on being selected as ...
06/09/2026

A huge congratulations to our 2026 Academy of Research Inductee, Kristie Patten, PhD, OT/L, FAOTA, on being selected as the next Gale and Ira Drukier Dean for NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development! 🎉

Dr. Patten's longstanding commitment to advancing OT research, academic leadership, and dedication to building community exemplify why she received one of AOTF's highest honors.

Today, we celebrate the exceptional contributions Dr. Patten has made to advancing the science of occupational therapy, and we can't wait to see what she does in this new role!

📣 Announcing our 2026 Doctoral Research Scholarship Recipients! These exceptional doctoral candidates, enrolled in a res...
06/08/2026

📣 Announcing our 2026 Doctoral Research Scholarship Recipients!

These exceptional doctoral candidates, enrolled in a research program, will receive $5,000 in funding to support their projects. ➡️Swipe to discover their research topics — ranging from sleep and sensory processing in infants to maternal mental health in women with disabilities.

Congratulations to USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy's Savannah Gluck, UIC Department of Occupational Therapy's Cassandra Winters, and WashU Medicine Occupational Therapy Program's SangJin (Jinnie) Lee!

View the full list of research scholarship and fellowship recipients: https://www.aotf.org/highlights/2026-research-scholarhips-fellowships-recipients/

06/05/2026

Interested in applying for our Standing for Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (STRIDE) Mentored Research Scholarship?

🎥Watch our new video to hear from 2025 STRIDE Scholar Jackeline Yagual, MSOT, OTR/L, BCP, about her mentored research experience with Dr. Catherine Hoyt, PhD, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, and why, when it comes to applying for STRIDE, "Don't think twice, just do it!"

Prepare your application: https://www.aotf.org/fund/stride-mentored-research-scholarship-smrs/

📣Announcing our 2026 post-doctoral research fellowship recipients! These exceptional recipients will receive funding to ...
06/03/2026

📣Announcing our 2026 post-doctoral research fellowship recipients! These exceptional recipients will receive funding to support their research projects. ➡️Swipe to discover which topics they'll be investigating.

Congratulations to UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research's Rachel M. Vaughn and UF College of Public Health and Health Professions' Jordan C.W. Major!

View full list of research scholarship & fellowhip recipients: https://www.aotf.org/highlights/2026-research-scholarhips-fellowships-recipients/

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