American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarships

Official scholarship portal for the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, offering over 50 annual awards for students in accredited occupational therapy programs.

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DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST; 06/01/2026: STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship (SMRS) Opens

Award amount$5,000; $150 to $5,000; $817; $762; $750; $500; $940; $900

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Research Scholarship

Official scholarship page for occupational therapy doctoral candidates conducting research in sensory integration and sensory processing, provided by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.

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Deadline

2027-02-20

Award amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Occupational therapist currently enrolled in a research doctoral program (PhD, ScD, EdD, or DrPH); Completed all coursework except dissertation writing and defense; Successfully defended dissertation proposal at the time of application; Research study focuses on sensory integration and processing; IRB approval obtained or in process; Identified a mentor with expertise in sensory integration and processing

Requirements

Scientific Merit: Quality and rigor of research methodology; Implementation Focus: Clear application of implementation science principles; Practice Impact: Potential to improve evidence-based practice adoption; Feasibility: Realistic timeline and achievable goals within the funding period; Innovation: Novel approaches to implementation challenges; Investigator Qualifications: PI’s expertise and institutional support

Application materials

Eligibility Checklist; Applicant biosketch (max 5 pages); Mentor biosketch (max 5 pages); Research essay (6,000 character limit); Budget and justification (6,000 character limit); Proof of successful dissertation proposal defense

How to apply

Review eligibility requirements and application components; Prepare all required biosketches, essays, and documentation; Submit application via the AOTF portal during the open application window

Important dates

Applications Open: 01/05/2027; Application Deadline: 02/20/2027

Contact

Email AOTF for questions

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