It's Not Too Late: Sign Up for the St. Catherine Challenge Today!

Calling all OT students! 

Sign up for the 13th Annual American Occupational Therapy Foundation St. Catherine Challenge, a national student-led fundraising initiative for occupational therapy Intervention Research Grants (IRG), which fill a critical gap in OT research by providing funding for early-stage research studies. This type of innovative early-stage research is essential for scientists to collect pilot data, publish findings, and apply for larger grants to utilize the findings.

All first-time participating schools that sign up by Oct. 31 will be entered into a drawing to receive special American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Prize Packs! Sign up for this unique student-led challenge today using the form below!

Why join the AOTF St. Catherine Challenge? 

• Opportunity to win two complimentary student registrations for the AOTA 2026 INSPIRE conference, five free NBCOT practice exams, and tickets to exclusive AOTF events. A huge thank you to our sponsors for their award support!
• Have YOUR school be recognized nationally at AOTA's Annual INSPIRE Conference.
• Enhance the delivery of quality care and client outcomes by promoting evidence-based practice.
• Fill a critical gap in OT research by supporting AOTF's grants that provide essential early-stage research funding.
• Join a diverse community of students nationwide that are passionate about advancing the science and practice of occupational therapy.