Research Award Nominations Now Open

Advancing the science of occupational therapy, AOTF awards recognize individuals who work towards this goal.

Nominate a colleague or yourself by September 1, 2020. Extended to Sept. 15!

Mid-Career Research Award recognizes and supports individuals 6-15 post completion of doctorate who have contributed to advancing knowledge in the field of occupational therapy.

Early-Career Research Excellence Award recognizes and supports investigators up to 6 years post completion of doctoral degree, who are contributing and have promise to advance knowledge in the field of occupational therapy.

A. Jean Ayres Award recognizes individuals who are committed to the research-related development or testing of theory in occupational therapy with priority given to work in the area of sensory processing.

Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence provides an award and honorarium for an occupational therapy clinician who demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice through participation in research that advances theory in the area of brain-behavior relationships and/or sensory processing disorders.

Learn more about all AOTF Awards and Honors.