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Kristin Bukovsky
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AOTF/AOTA Summer Institute Now in Session!

Summer OT InstituteThe American Occupational Therapy Association and the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTA/AOTF) are pleased to announce the cohort of entry-level students selected to participate in the 2021 Summer Institute of Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy. The two virtual half-day sessions (June 17-18, 2021) will match potential student scientists with doctoral and post-doctorate mentors. Program participants will meet with leading occupational therapy scientists to address topics such as possibilities within OT science, considerations when evaluating potential doctoral programs, and career opportunities as a scientist. Participants are also invited to attend the Virtual Occupational Therapy Summit of Scholars hosted by Colorado State University (June 23-25, 2021).

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AOTF & MJFF Occupational Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease Intervention Research Grant

AOTF MJFF GrantIn 2020, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson's Research partnered to offer a two-year $100,000 intervention research grant. This inaugural funding will support projects with a specific focus on the investigation of Parkinson's disease (PD) and OT intervention as well as provide a blueprint for future Foundation partnerships. We encourage qualified OT researchers to apply. 

American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) awards Intervention Research Grants (IRG) as part of its mission to advance the science of occupational therapy to support people's full participation in meaningful life activities.

2021 Recipient

Katrina Long OTR/L, EdD, MS, BA, San Jose State University
Pre-Active PD: a randomized control trial pilot study to improve self-management of PA routines in adults with early stage Parkinson’s Disease
Mentor: Lori Quinn
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