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How We Drive Impact

Advancing OT Research

Research Funding: Funding innovative studies that advance occupational therapy practice 

Academy of Research: Honoring distinguished scholars leading innovation 

Awards and Honors: Recognizing outstanding contributions to OT science 

Expanding Access to Education

Scholarships: Providing financial support to future occupational therapy leaders 

Continuing Education: Offering resources for lifelong learning and professional development

Evidence-Based Practice Resources: Translating research findings into practical applications 

Disseminating Research and Insights

OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research: Publishing peer-reviewed research 

Research Resources Library: Curated collection of funding, training and dissemination toolkits 

Research Colloquiums: Hosting annual gatherings for knowledge exchange and networking

Our Impact At-a-glance

in research grants and scholarships awarded
research projects funded
student scholarships available
15,000

practitioners supported

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Scholarship Program Impact

scholarships available for 2025–26
$150–$5000

available in scholarship awards

students received financial award
25

States & DC partnered with AOTF

Why Your Support Matters

All AOTF mission activities rely on philanthropic efforts. Your donation to AOTF contributes directly to:

Advancing breakthrough research that improves patient outcomes

Developing evidence-based interventions for pressing healthcare challenges

Supporting talented students pursuing careers in occupational therapy

Empowering people of all abilities to live fuller, more independent lives

Bolstering research capacity and participation opportunities

Closing the gap in funding for early-stage research studies

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