The Dr. Carolyn Baum Occupational Therapy & Functional Cognition Award is a new award from American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) to an occupational therapy researcher to train their mentee.
Eligibility Criteria
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Be a mid to senior level occupational therapy researcher who is at least 7 years post completion of their doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, and other doctoral research degrees) and now in the Associate or Full Professor role.
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Have a mentee who is an assistant professor or post-doctoral fellow level occupational therapist (post PhD/OTD/DrOT/ScD) and requires mentorship in a functional cognition or related research project.
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Agree to utilize the awarded funds to mentor the mentee specified in the application without any carryover to another project or mentee if awarded.
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Conduct research at a U.S. academic institution, both you and your mentee.
Award Benefits
Applications open: October 10, 2024
Award period starts: March 1, 2025
Application due date: November 8, 2024
Award period ends: February 28, 2026
Award guidelines
Aapplication instructions
Contact information: research@aotf.org
About Dr. Carolyn Baum
Dr. Carolyn Baum is a revered leader and pioneer in occupational therapy. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, she has made immense contributions to both research and education. Dr. Baum's expertise in functional cognition has shaped the profession, and her work on the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) Model has had a profound impact on occupational therapy practice. Her dedication to the field is exemplified by her leadership roles within the American Occupational Therapy Association and her ongoing research and mentorship at Washington University School of Medicine.
Funding and Support
The Dr. Carolyn Baum Occupational Therapy & Functional Cognition Award is made possible through the generous support of Dr. Carolyn Baum, and other dedicated donors.