The Dr. A. Jean Ayres Occupational Therapy Doctoral Candidate Research Scholarship has been created in recognition of Dr. Ayres as the originator of sensory integration theory and her significant contributions to the practice of occupational therapy and child development. This scholarship will support an emerging OT scientist conducting research in sensory integration and sensory processing pursuant to their dissertation plan, or another study focused on sensory integration and processing, to aid, support or pay for expenses related to their research. This research should focus on contributing to the field of occupational therapy and improving the delivery of care. Applicants must be an occupational therapist enrolled in a research degree doctoral program (PhD, ScD, EdD. DrPH and other doctoral research degrees will be considered). Applicants must have completed all departmental and institutional coursework requirements with the exception of writing and defense of their dissertation. Applicants must also have successfully defended their dissertation proposal at the time of their application. However, they may use the funds for a research study (in the scholarship's focus area) other than their dissertation study. Applicants must have IRB approved or in process at the time of completing the application. Applicants must have a mentor who has expertise in the area of their proposed research study/work. Applicants must conduct their research at a US academic institution. Applicants must be a US citizen or have appropriate residence or visa documents. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Occupational Therapy Foundation for more information.