Occupational Therapy Research Grants

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation---AOTF

• AOTF is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The foundation supports research and educational initiatives in the field of occupational therapy by promoting a science-driven approach to rehabilitate individuals with physical, social, mental or developmental concerns. AOTF provides more than 50 scholarships and dissertation research grants, which are provided in partnership with the National Institute of Health (NIH). Dissertation grants are awarded to occupational therapists whose research topic contributes directly to the field of occupational therapy. The research must emphasize issues such as prevention/intervention, or health services. Applicants must submit a bio-sketch along with supporting documents comprised of a research proposal, reference letter and budget.

  The American Occupational Therapy Foundation---AOTF

  4720 Montgomery Lane

  P.O. Box 31220

  Bethesda, MD 20824-1220

  301-652-6611

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association---NHOTA

• NHOTA awards two continuing-education grants; grant recipients must be NHOTA members. The grant is provided to individuals who wish to participate in continuing-education events that will benefit both practitioners and NHOTA members. Continuing-education participants will present their findings either through a newsletter or by giving a formal presentation to NHOTA members. Prospective applicants must be licensed occupational therapists who practice in New Hampshire. The continuing-education event must be relevant to occupational therapy; the grants can be used for tuition or other continuing-education-related expenses. Preference will be given to applicants who have committed their time to the NHOTA. Grant recipients must serve on the selection panel for two years.

  New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Association

  P.O. Box 4232

  Concord, NH 03302-4232

  603-225-9290

  nhota.org

Occupational Therapy of Hawaii---OTAH

• Since 1999, OTAH has provided funding to sponsor continuing-education programs exclusively for OTAH members. Priority will be given to active members of the OTAH, and to individuals who will be taking part in a continuing-education program at a different location from the island on which they reside. In addition to being members of OTAH, applicants must be registered and practicing occupational therapists or certified occupational therapy assistants. The continuing-education programs for which applicants are requesting funding must be directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services. The grant can be used for tuition or miscellaneous expenses incurred while taking part in a continuing-education program. Grant recipients must serve on a grant panel during the following year.

  Occupational Therapy of Hawaii

  1360 S. Beretania St. Suite 301

  Honolulu, HI 96814

  otah-hawaii.com