How much funding does AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship provide?

AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship provides $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship

Q: How often is AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship offered?

AOTF Dr. A. Jean Ayres Doctoral Candidate Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 31, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Applicants: Occupational therapists enrolled in doctoral programs
Degree Types: PhD, ScD, EdD, or DrPH programs
Research Focus: Dissertation research in sensory integration

Overview

Funder: American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF), with support from CLASI

Eligibility

Applicants: Occupational therapists enrolled in doctoral programs
Degree Types: PhD, ScD, EdD, or DrPH programs
Research Focus: Dissertation research in sensory integration

Purpose

Provides financial aid to support occupational therapists conducting dissertation research in sensory integration and Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI). The scholarship supports the development of new leaders, promotes knowledge development, and advances evidence-based practice in ASI.

CLASI's Role

CLASI donated $25,000 to the scholarship and is matching the first $25,000 in gifts from CLASI members, friends, and partners to build an endowment (goal: $125,000) to ensure the scholarship is awarded indefinitely.

How to Apply

Application Process

Opening Date: Scholarships open in January annually
Application Platform: American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) website
Specific Deadline: Check AOTF website for current year deadline
Contact for Questions: Lawrence Liff, Chief Development Officer at AOTF (lliff@aotf.org)