Nancy Talbot Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
This fellowship supports postdoctoral research training in occupational therapy for underrepresented minorities, fostering diversity and innovation in the field.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | December 2026 | January 2027 | February 2027
Funding Amounts: $30,000 for one year; possible competitive renewal for a second year; no indirect costs.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research training in occupational therapy for individuals from underrepresented minority groups.
Key Information: Applicants must be postdocs from underrepresented groups conducting research at a US institution; IRB approval required before funds are released.
Description
This fellowship, established by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) in honor of Nancy Talbot, supports postdoctoral research training in occupational therapy. Its primary goal is to enhance diversity in the occupational therapy research workforce by providing funding to postdoctoral scholars from groups underrepresented in health-related sciences, as defined by the National Science Foundation. The award is intended to advance the research careers of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander individuals, and people with disabilities, encouraging innovative, impactful research within US academic institutions.
