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Avg. Amount Awarded
175
Days
September 15 2025
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
Yes
Renewable
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Nancy Talbot Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Description

The Nancy Talbot Postdoctoral Research Fellowship was established to support postdoctoral research training in occupational therapy. This one-year award has the possibility of a competitive renewal for a second year. This fellowship seeks to improve diversity of the occupational therapy workforce by supporting postdoctoral training for individuals from racial and ethnic groups shown by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis. Applicants must be from an underrepresented group and have an OT degree and a doctorate in OT or non-OT field (PhD/OTD/DrOT/ScD). Non-OT doctorates must perform their postdoc in an OT department. Applicants must have a mentor who has expertise in the area of research study. Applicants must also have IRB in process or approved for the research study prior to applying for this fellowship. Applicants must conduct research at a US academic institution. Applicants must be a US citizen or have appropriate residence or visa documents. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the American Occupational Therapy Foundation for more information.

Amount Details

$3,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a postgraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean, African

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Mentor biosketch; Mentor's Letter of Commitment; Applicant Biosketch; Proof of citizenship, Residence permit, or Visa; IRB approval
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