AOTF Upcoming Programs At-A-Glance
Summer
- STRIDE OT Research Fund Open/Due
- Research Excellence Award Nominations Open
- OT Research Grants Open
- Research Excellence Award Nominations Due
- PTE Mary J. Bridle Award Letter of Intent Due
Fall
- OTJR Issue Published
- St. Catherine Challenge Student-Led Fundraiser Kicks-Off
- OT Research Grants Letter of Intent Due
- AOTF/AOTA Future Scientists Institute Applications Open
- Planning Grant Collective (Bi-annual from Oct. 2025)
Winter
- Giving Tuesday
- OT Research Fellowship and Scholarship Applications Open
- Educational Scholarship Applications Open
- PTE Elections
Spring
- Foundation Friday at AOTA INSPIRE Conference:
- Breakfast with a Scholar
- State of the Science
- Research Excellence Symposium
- Academy of Research Symposium
- Future Scientists Institute
- AOTF/AOTA Awards Ceremony
AOTF Sponsored Events
TIGRR Workshop
January 5-9, 2026
Charleston, SC
The 4-day workshop provides the expertise and support necessary for success at the national level in obtaining research grant funding.
AOTF-AOTA Future Scientists in OT Institute
April 24-25, 2026
Anaheim, CA
WISH Workshop
May 26-28, 2026
Alexandria, VA
Applications due by Jan. 19, 2026.
OT Summit
June 11-13, 2026
University of Washington Campus, Seattle, WA
AOTF is pleased to sponsor and participate in this annual program, which advances science and practice.
AOTF State By State 2026
The AOTF staff and volunteer representatives attend and speak at several team state association conferences nationwide. Interested in having AOTF share research and funding opportunities? Contact development@aotf.org