Burkhalter New Investigator Grant for Clinical Research in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation
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Burkhalter New Investigator Grant for Clinical Research in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation supports novice researchers and clinicians with clinical studies to advance hand and upper limb rehabilitation.
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Funder: American Hand Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000
Summary: Supports scientific clinical research advancing hand and upper limb rehabilitation, with preference for novice investigators or clinicians.
Key Information: At least one research team member must belong to the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Description
The American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) supports scientific clinical research that advances practice in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Established in 1993 in honor of Dr. William Burkhalter, a long-time advocate for hand therapy, the grant receives support from the Doris Ann Slack Upper Extremity Education and Research Innovation Fund. Preference is given to novice investigators or novice clinicians.
The program considers experimental, non-experimental, pilot, quasi-experimental, measurement, and qualitative studies within categories identified by AHTF research priorities. Past funded work includes development of a patient-reported outcome measure for brachial plexus injuries, a pilot study of observed thumb metacarpophalangeal collapse, and research on lifelong participation in adults with upper limb conditions.
