Hand in Hand Research Grant
The Hand in Hand Research Grant from the American Society of Hand Therapists supports early-stage, community-focused research to advance hand and upper extremity therapy science.
Funder: American Society of Hand Therapists
Due Dates: November 3, 2025 | November 2, 2026
Funding Amounts: $50,000 for a one-year early-stage research project; indirect costs capped at 10%.
Summary: Supports early-stage, community-engaged research in hand and upper extremity therapy, with a focus on addressing diverse community needs and fostering impactful collaborations.
Key Information: PI must be an early career OT or PT (certified hand therapist) at a U.S. non-profit with a research mentor; strong community partnership is required.
Description
The Hand in Hand Research Grant is a collaborative initiative between the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT), the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), and the American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF). The grant funds early-stage research that advances hand and upper extremity therapy through robust community engagement. Projects must center on the perspectives and priorities of diverse communities—defined by shared characteristics, geography, or social identity—to ensure relevance, equity, and impact. Priority research areas include health disparities, comparative effectiveness, clinical practice validation, and orthosis use. The grant emphasizes collaborative, community-driven approaches and aims to lay groundwork for future large-scale studies.
