Intervention Research Grant
The AOTF Intervention Research Grant funds early-stage, innovative occupational therapy research focused on equity, inclusion, and generating preliminary data for larger studies.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates: September 19, 2025 (LOI) | November 21, 2025 (Full application) | September 19, 2026 (LOI for 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for a one-year project (including up to 10% indirect costs; up to 20% for mentor compensation).
Summary: Supports early-stage, innovative occupational therapy research to generate preliminary data for larger studies, emphasizing equity and inclusion.
Key Information: PI must be early-career, have a research mentor, and be based at a U.S. non-profit institution.
Description
The Intervention Research Grant (IRG) from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) provides seed funding for the initial phases of innovative occupational therapy research. The program is designed to help investigators generate pilot data and proof of concept, laying the groundwork for larger intervention studies that advance evidence-based occupational therapy practice. The IRG particularly encourages research that addresses racial, social, and health inequities, with a focus on including underrepresented populations and promoting social justice. Since 2013, the IRG has supported over 30 projects, many of which have led to subsequent federal funding, publications, and broad dissemination.
