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Implementation Research Grant

American Occupational Therapy Foundation

The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) awards Implementation Research (IR) Grants as part of its mission to advance the science of occupational therapy to support people's full participation in meaningful life activities. The IR grant specifically supports research that is focused on helping occupational therapists take evidence-informed practice from theory to reality in their practice setting. This research grant develops and evaluates the processes used to implement, sustain, and or scale-up evidence-based practice into routine care with an end goal to improve the quality and effectiveness of care.

Projects submitted for funding through this research grant may include one or more stages of implementation of an evidence-based program into a specific clinical practice and/or method to assist practitioners, patients, caregivers, health systems, and additional members of trans-disciplinary teams to develop and implement best evidence into their practice. These activities can be aimed at a specific clinical situation in a single practice setting with the purpose of improving practice at that site or on a more global level.

Implementation research must be grounded in the needs of clinicians, patients, caregivers and/or health systems. Hence, stakeholders must be an integral part of the development and execution of the proposed project. To this end, all projects must include stakeholder partners who are explicitly and clearly integrated into the

planning and implementation of the project. Preference will be given to projects that have at least one stakeholder as a Co-Investigator.

For All of our Research Grant Programs

We are actively soliciting grant applications that examine racial, social, and health inequities and injustices and promote social justice. Grant applicants are now asked to address how they will involve participants from underrepresented populations. Plans for the inclusion of women and minorities must be included and scientifically justified within the application or proposal. Applications and proposals should describe the composition of the proposed study population in terms of sex/gender and racial/ethnic groups, and provide a rationale for selection of such subjects. Any exclusions based on sex/gender or race/ethnicity must include a rationale and justification based on a scientific or ethical basis. Investigators should also plan for appropriate outreach programs and activities to recruit and retain the proposed study population consistent with the purposes of the research project.

The Implementation Research grant program receives major funding from The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®).

Two Options

Justification for either stream should be clearly included in the Timeline/Work Plan and Budget Justification.

IR Pilot Study Option #1:

Includes pilot studies examining an occupational therapy-related question in Implementation Research
Funding Required: $100,000 per grant. These studies may run up to 2 years.

IR Pilot Study Option #2:

Includes pilot studies examining an occupational therapy-related question in Implementation Research
Funding Required: $50,000 per grant. These studies may run up to 1 year.

*Early Career Researcher: A Principal Investigator (PI) who has completed their terminal research degree (PhD/DSc) or the post degree research fellowship (for non-research degrees e.g. OTD/EdD), within the past 6-10 years and are currently employed as a Lecturer or Instructor or Assistant Professor (or equivalent) level.

AOTF will give preferential consideration to applications that utilize common data elements and include in their grant applications where appropriate. NIH encourages the use of common data elements (CDEs) in clinical research, patient registries, and other human subject research in order to improve data quality and opportunities for comparison and combination of data from multiple studies and with electronic health records.

2025 Grant Timeline:

Date	Application Stage
Summer 2024	RFA and award guidelines are posted on AOTF website. Review the research priorities, objectives, approaches, and eligibility criteria found in the RFA. Review award guidelines. Develop the initial framework for a Letter of Intent and applications
August 14, 2024	Online Submission for Letter of Intent opens
September 20, 2024	Letter of Intent deadline 11:59 p.m. ET.
October 16, 2024	Invitations to submit an Application are extended to principal investigators who meet eligibility criteria and whose LOI is accepted by AOTF. Invitees can begin application.
November 25, 2024	Applications deadline for grants full application at 11:59 p.m. ET.
March 2025	Summary statements and award notifications are sent to applicants.

Specialties

Healthcare Delivery

Eligibility Requirements

PI General Personal Criteria:

The PI has a terminal research degree (PhD, ScD) or has an OTD or EdD with advanced research training (e.g. completion of a post degree research fellowship).
The PI is a credentialed occupational therapist with a full-time faculty position appointment or an equivalent research position at the time of application OR a non-OT investigator with a primary academic appointment in an occupational therapy department.
The PI is employed by a U.S. domestic, public or private, non-profit organization/institution that is eligible to receive Foundation research grants and will provide assurance of its accountability and support for the project.
The PI is a U.S. citizen or non-citizen national of the U.S. admitted for permanent residence OR applied for permanent residence. (For non-citizens/visa holders, the applicant organization must have policies in place to determine whether residence status or visa status will allow completion of the research.)

The PI should have a funding history associated with early stage, emerging, or early midcareer investigators that may include small research grants and training-related or mentored career awards.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: American Occupational Therapy Foundation

Address: 12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 520 Rockville, MD 20852

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Final Deadline:

Nov 25, 2024

Funding Amount:

$50,000

up to 1,00,000

Questions and Answers

Commonly asked questions about this funding opportunity from the host and other attendees.

Do I have to be a member of The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to be awarded a scholarship?

NO. However, certain scholarships have eligibility requirements involving membership in professional organizations associated with occupational therapy. The AOTF Scholarship Selection Committee deems that membership in occupational therapy organizations is an indication of student professional development. See Available Scholarships. To join AOTA click here www.aota.org/membership.

How many state associations offer scholarships?

In 2024, 24 states and the District of Columbia offer scholarships to occupational therapy students through the AOTF Scholarship Program. Check your state's offerings and requirements for membership and residence on Available Scholarships.

Do I have to be a member of a state association to be awarded a scholarship?

No. Membership in a state association is not required to receive an AOTF scholarship. However, to be awarded a state scholarship in some states, state occupational therapy association membership is required. Please check the specific requirements on Available Scholarships.

When are scholarships awarded?

The Scholarship Selection Committee reviews application materials, Program Director Statements, and Professional References in late winter. Scholarship winners will be announced in 2025.

How many applications do I need to fill out?

Just one application. The Scholarship Selection Committee determines how many scholarships each applicant is eligible for. If there are no qualified applicants for specific scholarships, those scholarships are not awarded.

Must I report the scholarship award on my taxes?

Tax laws vary by country. In the United States, scholarship funds used exclusively for the payment of tuition or textbooks are normally not taxable. The scholarship recipient is responsible for taxes, if any, that may be assessed against your scholarship award. AOTF does not presume to provide tax information. For tax questions please refer to a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or accredited tax preparer. You may also counsult IRS Publication 970 for further information (http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc421.html).

How do I submit my application?

Be sure to double-check the accuracy of your application. When you have completed all fields ( (Eligibility, Application Information, OT Institution/School, Scholarships, Essays, Personal References, Attachments, PI Data Sheet, Validate, Signature), ensure all sections are “MARKED AS COMPLETE”. Afterward, click "SUBMIT" by the September 30, 2024 deadline. Once you submit your application, you cannot make any changes. Although you cannot make any changes to the application, your Program Director and Professional References will have access to the Recommendation portion until September 30, 2024. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR PORTION OF THE APPLICATION BY THE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, DEADLINE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. LATE SUMBISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.