At the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), we believe meaningful research happens when communities are engaged. This belief is at the heart of our 2024 Annual Report theme: “Engaging Community Partners.”
Now available for download, the AOTF 2024 Annual Report highlights how researchers, donors, students, and practitioners have come together to expand knowledge, fund innovative projects, and shape the future of occupational therapy through collaboration.
We are proud to share the 2024 AOTF Annual Report, which reflects a year of deepened partnerships, bold research initiatives, and meaningful progress in occupational therapy.
Key Highlights from the 2024 Annual Report
- Inaugural Engage Summit: Over 100 researchers and community partners gathered for AOTF’s first-ever Engage Summit, sponsored by NBCOT®. This summit is a milestone in advancing community-engaged OT research.
- New Grant Opportunity: AOTF announced the launch of a community-engaged research grant, debuting in Spring 2025,
- $550,000+ in Research Grants Awarded: Across our Implementation Research, Health Services Research, and Intervention Research Grant programs, AOTF continued to fill gaps in OT research through early-stage funding.
- 65+ Scholarships Awarded Nationwide: From first-generation students to doctoral candidates, AOTF awarded over 65 scholarships in 2024, supporting the development of a diverse and promising OT research workforce.
- STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship: AOTF supported five OT students and clinicians from underrepresented backgrounds in mentored research experiences, with $127,000 awarded since 2022,
Why Community Engagement Matters
Our CEO Scott Campbell shared in his letter: “The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital.”
From the Engage Summit to every grant and scholarship awarded, this year’s work reflects AOTF’s commitment to research that values collaboration, inclusion and shared knowledge. When community voices are part of the process, research is more effective, equitable, and impactful.
Read the Full Report
We invite you to explore the full 2024 AOTF Annual Report to see the progress we’ve made and the possibilities that lie ahead.
🔗 Download it here
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