AOTF Upcoming Programs At-A-Glance
Summer
- STRIDE OT Research Fund Open/Due
- Research Excellence Award Nominations Open
- OT Research Grants Open
- Research Excellence Award Nominations Due
- PTE Mary J. Bridle Award Letter of Intent Due
Fall
- OTJR Issue Published
- St. Catherine Challenge Student-Led Fundraiser Kicks-Off
- OT Research Grants Letter of Intent Due
- AOTF/AOTA Future Scientists Institute Applications Open
- Planning Grant Collective (Bi-annual from Oct. 2025)
Winter
- Giving Tuesday
- OT Research Fellowship and Scholarship Applications Open
- Educational Scholarship Applications Open
- PTE Elections
Spring
- Foundation Friday at AOTA INSPIRE Conference:
- Breakfast with a Scholar
- State of the Science
- Research Excellence Symposium
- Academy of Research Symposium
- Future Scientists Institute
- AOTF/AOTA Awards Ceremony
AOTF Sponsored Events
TIGRR Workshop
January 5-9, 2026
Charleston, SC
The 4-day workshop provides the expertise and support necessary for success at the national level in obtaining research grant funding.
AOTF-AOTA Future Scientists in OT Institute
April 24-25, 2026
Anaheim, CA
WISH Workshop
May 26-28, 2026
Alexandria, VA
Applications due by Jan. 5, 2026.
OT Summit
June 26-28, 2025
University of Washington Campus, Seattle, WA
AOTF is pleased to sponsor and participate in this annual program, which advances science and practice.
AOTF State By State 2025
This fall, the AOTF team traveled to 9 state association conferences nationwide.
Wisconsin
October 3, 2025
Ohio
October 17-18, 2025
Arizona
October 18, 2025
Maryland
October 18, 2025
New York
October 24-26, 2025
Iowa
November 1, 2025
Florida
November 1-2, 2025
Illinois
November 22, 2025