Intervention Research Grant
Seed funding for early-stage, innovative occupational therapy intervention research focused on advancing science and addressing health equity and inclusion for underrepresented populations.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 (including up to 10% indirect costs) for a one-year project; up to 20% of funds may be used for mentor compensation.
Summary: Provides seed funding for early-stage, innovative occupational therapy intervention research, with emphasis on equity and inclusion.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The American Occupational Therapy Foundation's Intervention Research Grant (IRG) program supports early-stage research to advance the science of occupational therapy. The IRG provides seed funding for pilot, feasibility, or planning studies that generate preliminary data and lay the groundwork for larger intervention research. Projects must focus on innovative, client-centered, and theory-driven occupational therapy interventions, and are expected to address issues of racial, social, and health inequities by including underrepresented populations in study design and recruitment. The program is designed for early career investigators to build capacity for future, larger-scale funding.
