Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Supports doctoral students in occupational therapy who are dedicated to advancing the profession through research or education.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- AOTA/NBCOT member
- Enrolled in an accredited doctoral OT program
- Demonstrated commitment to occupational therapy research or education
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Dissertation/DNP project abstract
Timeline
Opens July, deadline October. Winners announced December.
Tips
Detail your doctoral research or educational goals. Emphasize how your advanced degree will contribute to the field of OT.