Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award
Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award supports experienced researchers mentoring emerging scientists in functional cognition to build research capacity and improve lives.
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The application status changed from “Accepting Applications” to “Deadline in 1 month.”
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Applications open) | November 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award amount not specified
Summary: Supports mentorship in functional cognition, helping experienced researchers train emerging scientists and build research capacity.
Key Information: Listed for postdoctoral researchers, with a focus on experienced researchers mentoring emerging scientists.
Description
The Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award is an American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) program focused on building research capacity through mentorship. It supports experienced researchers in training emerging scientists in functional cognition, carrying forward Dr. Baum’s pioneering work on cognitive function in daily life and inspiring discoveries that improve lives.
Mentorship is central to the award’s purpose: developing emerging scientists while sustaining research in functional cognition. The program forms part of AOTF’s broader commitment to advancing occupational therapy through funding opportunities that build evidence, promote innovation, and strengthen the profession.
