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Avg. Amount Awarded
175
Days
September 15 2025
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
N/A
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Nedra Gillette Endowed Research Fellowship

Description

The Nedra Gillette Endowed Research Fellowship award is in support of a postdoctoral researcher's foundational occupational therapy study into the human condition. This one-year award does not have any specific restrictions on its use other than it must support the research efforts of the postdoctoral fellow. The fellowship seeks to support interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research into the human condition as it is influenced by health, participation in valued roles, and social justice with special interests relevant to: extensions of theoretical foundations of occupational therapy, including client-centered, occupation-based innovations and/or refinements in the therapeutic use of self to further client engagement in the treatment process. Applicants must 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 also have a mentor who has expertise in the area of research study. Applicants must have IRB in process or approved for the research study prior to applying for the fellowship. Applicants must conduct research at US academic institutions. 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

$5,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a postgraduate student
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  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently

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