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
AOTF State By State: AOTF will be traveling around the country this fall to attend your state association conference.
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
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.