Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award
AOTF's award funds mentorship-driven research on how cognitive processes support daily life, advancing functional cognition science in occupational therapy through experienced and early-career researcher collaboration.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award; 1-year duration; funds support mentorship and mentee research activities only.
Summary: Supports experienced occupational therapy researchers in mentoring emerging scientists in functional cognition, advancing research on cognitive function in daily life.
Description
This award, established by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), funds mid- to senior-level occupational therapy researchers to mentor early-career scientists in functional cognition. The program aims to accelerate research on how cognitive processes enable meaningful participation in daily life, strengthen the pipeline of occupational therapy researchers, and promote intergenerational knowledge transfer. The award specifically supports mentorship activities, recognizing that developing future leaders is as critical as conducting research itself.
