American Occupational Therapy Foundation

American Occupational Therapy Foundation AOTF envisions a vibrant science that builds knowledge to support effective, evidence-based occupation

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), founded in 1965 as a charitable 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, uses fiscal and human resources to expand and refine the body of knowledge of occupational therapy and promote understanding of the value of occupation in the interest of the public good. AOTF is committed to generating the evidence through which occupational therapy practitioners will be recognized as experts in everyday living, and as the principal contributors to systems and programs designed to promote healthy communities. Your support provides the necessary resources to enable AOTF to advance research, enhance leadership, and foster excellence in education and practice. The Foundation values its many partnerships and in particular takes pride in its joint projects with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). AOTF enthusiastically endorses and supports the profession’s Centennial Vision through its scholarships, grants, recognitions, publications and other programs supporting leadership and research development. Occupational therapy will continue to flourish as a 21st century profession through its commitment to being innovative, science-driven and evidence-based. AOTF serves this end by sponsoring programs that encourage strong linkages between practice, education, and research.

02/19/2026

🎥Watch the clip to see 2026 Breakfast With a Scholar speaker Kevin Johnson, MD, MS, share what you can expect to take away from his session "Augmented Care: Reimagining Occupational Therapy in the AI Age."

Secure your early bird registration for AOTA's INSPIRE Conference & Expo by Feb. 23: https://inspire.aota.org/about/registration/

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The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is proud to announce that the Dr. A Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Sc...
02/19/2026

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) is proud to announce that the Dr. A Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship is now fully endowed!

Thanks to the philanthropic generosity of dozens of donors and the dedicated leadership of Clare Giuffrida, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Susan Knox, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Aimee Piller, PhD, OTR/L, BCP, FAOTA, and Joanne Flanagan, ScD, OTR/L, this scholarship will continue to drive OT research forward for years to come.

With over $125,000 raised since 2023 to secure funding, this milestone ensures that emerging OT scientists researching sensory integration and sensory processing will continue to be supported, honoring Dr. Ayres's legacy of leadership in the field.

🔗Learn more about this scholarship: https://www.aotf.org/Grants/Dr-A-Jean-Ayres-Doctoral-Candidate-Scholarship

Don't miss out on the chance to advance your OT education and career with one of our open funding opportunities!Check th...
02/18/2026

Don't miss out on the chance to advance your OT education and career with one of our open funding opportunities!

Check the links below to ensure you have everything you need to submit your application by this Friday, Feb. 20!

🎓Educational scholarships application instructions: https://www.aotf.org/Scholarships/How-to-Apply
📑Doctoral candidate scholarship application instructions: https://www.aotf.org/Portals/0/Doc_%20Scholarships_%202026_Application%20Instructions.pdf?ver=WkhP2aZ_E8xYrwVi6stxyw%3d%3d
🔍Post-doc fellowship application instructions:https://www.aotf.org/Portals/0/Post%20Doc_%20Fellowships_%202026_Application%20Instructions.pdf?ver=PgW7YEak_YXGDXRcQCtNTg%3d%3d

Tokolahi et al. (2025) analyzed 42 peer-reviewed studies published between 2014-2023, revealing steady growth in the use...
02/17/2026

Tokolahi et al. (2025) analyzed 42 peer-reviewed studies published between 2014-2023, revealing steady growth in the use of interpretive description within OT research.

Key findings: While interpretive description effectively informs practice, education, and policy, many studies lacked explicit reporting of researcher positioning, reflexivity, and disciplinary perspective, which are core elements of methodological rigor.

Read the full article at OTJR: https://ow.ly/n6TM50YcXzk.

Curious about how you can integrate coaching and AI into your occupational therapy practice? Add our signature events to...
02/16/2026

Curious about how you can integrate coaching and AI into your occupational therapy practice? Add our signature events to your AOTA INSPIRE Conference & Expo registration today to get the answers from leading experts. ➡️ Swipe to see what you can expect to take away from each event.

You have one week left to save! Secure your early-bird registration pricing by Feb. 23: https://inspire.aota.org/about/registration/

2026 marked a record-breaking year for the student-led AOTF St. Catherine Challenge, with students from over 60 schools ...
02/13/2026

2026 marked a record-breaking year for the student-led AOTF St. Catherine Challenge, with students from over 60 schools coming together to raise over $78,000 to support early-stage OT research! ➡️ Swipe to see our 2026 awardees!

Congratulations to our 2026 Early Career Research Excellence Award Recipient, Emily Kringle, PhD, OTR/L!
02/13/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Early Career Research Excellence Award Recipient, Emily Kringle, PhD, OTR/L!

Emily Kringle, PhD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor of Physical Activity and Health Promotion and Director of the DWELL Lab in the School of Kinesiology, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 American Occupational Therapy Foundation Early Career Research Excellence Award. Find out more about her recognition here: z.umn.edu/K-Award

📣Open access alert! New Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (OTJR) article recapping the American Occupational Ther...
02/12/2026

📣Open access alert! New Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (OTJR) article recapping the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF)'s Inaugural Engage Summit showcasing community-engaged research. The AOTF Engage Summit was made possible through a philanthropic gift from NBCOT® - OTR® & COTA® Certification.

➡️ Swipe to see what the diverse group of research and community experts identified as their top priorities.

📕Read full article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15394492251385489

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today and every day, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation...
02/11/2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today and every day, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) recognizes the exceptional contributions of women in OT science.

As the leading organization in advancing occupational therapy research, for over 60 years AOTF has proudly invested in generations of female scientists in OT through our research grants, scholarships and fellowships, mentoring and training funds, and more.

Explore our open research funding: https://www.aotf.org/Grants

Are you looking to advance your OT career and education? We have three open funding opportunities to support you! Swipe ...
02/10/2026

Are you looking to advance your OT career and education? We have three open funding opportunities to support you! Swipe to see the breakdown and learn which option is the best fit for you and your goals.

Don't miss out, submit your applications by Feb. 20!
🎓Apply for educational scholarships: https://www.aotf.org/Scholarships
🔍Apply for research scholarships & fellowships: https://www.aotf.org/Grants

(Additional eligibility criteria apply for Research Doctoral Scholarships and Research Post-Doc Fellowships - see AOTF website for more details.)

02/09/2026

🎥 Watch our new video to hear why our 2026 Breakfast With a Scholar speaker, Dr. Kevin B. Johnson MD, MS, is so excited to speak with the OT community at about how AI can help OTs transform their practice, reducing burnout and improve client outcomes.

🎟️You have two weeks left to save on registration - Secure your early-bird pricing by Feb 23: https://inspire.aota.org/about/registration/

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Ready to level up your OT practice? Join the experts at our State of the Science Symposium to gain practical insights ...
02/06/2026

Ready to level up your OT practice? Join the experts at our State of the Science Symposium to gain practical insights on how to incorporate coaching into your occupational therapy practice. ➡️ Swipe to see three key takeaways you'll get from attending this event!

Get the early-bird registration deal - register by Feb. 23: https://inspire.aota.org/about/registration/

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The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), founded in 1965 as a charitable 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, works to advance the science of occupational therapy. AOTF is committed to generating the evidence through which occupational therapy practitioners will be recognized as experts in everyday living, and as the principal contributors to systems and programs designed to promote healthy communities. Your support provides the necessary resources to enable AOTF to advance research, enhance leadership, and foster excellence in education and practice. The Foundation values its many partnerships and in particular takes pride in its joint projects with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) . AOTF enthusiastically endorses and supports the profession’s Centennial Vision through its scholarships, grants, recognitions, publications, and other programs supporting leadership and research development. Occupational therapy will continue to flourish as a 21st century profession through its commitment to being innovative, science-driven, and evidence-based. AOTF serves this end by sponsoring programs that encourage strong linkages between practice, education, and research.