Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award
Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award supports experienced researchers in mentoring emerging scientists to build research capacity in functional cognition.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates: September 18, 2026 (Applications opened) | November 6, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: See award application information
Summary: Supports experienced researchers in mentoring emerging scientists to build research capacity in functional cognition.
Description
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) offers this mentor award to build research capacity in functional cognition. It supports experienced researchers in training emerging scientists, continuing the influence of Dr. Carolyn Baum’s pioneering work and encouraging discoveries that improve lives. Mentorship is the award’s central purpose, connecting the development of new scientists with AOTF’s commitment to advancing occupational therapy research.
The award sits within AOTF’s broader mission to build evidence, promote innovation, and strengthen the occupational therapy profession. AOTF describes its research goals as supporting a vibrant science base for effective, evidence-based occupational therapy. This opportunity focuses specifically on mentorship and functional cognition within that wider research mission.
