STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship
The STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship supports OT graduates and clinicians from underrepresented groups to complete mentored research and present their findings at a national conference.
Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (application opens) | July 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; award period is approximately 5 months (Sept–Jan).
Summary: Supports OT graduates and clinicians from underrepresented groups for mentored research experiences culminating in a national conference presentation.
Key Information: Only open to non-PhD, non-faculty OT clinicians or OT graduates from underrepresented, disabled, or under-resourced backgrounds.
Description
The STRIDE Mentored Research Scholarship, offered by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), is designed to support occupational therapy (OT) graduates and clinicians from underrepresented backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and those from underresourced backgrounds. The program provides up to $10,000 to enable recipients to engage in a mentored research experience at a U.S. non-profit institution, guided by an established scientist. The experience is tailored through an individualized development plan and includes regular mentorship meetings, lab participation, and targeted research training. Recipients are expected to present their research experience at an AOTF event during the AOTA INSPIRE Conference.
