Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award Grant

Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The American Occupational Therapy Foundation Inc
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: September 08, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award, funded by the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, supports mid-to senior-level occupational therapy researchers mentoring assistant professors or post-doctoral fellows. This $10,000 stipend aims to enhance understanding of cognition's role in daily life through research. Dr. Carolyn Baum, a pioneer in the field, inspires this initiative, promoting the advancement of functional cognition in occupational therapy.

Overview

Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award The Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award is a new award from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) to an occupational therapy scientist to train their mentee to contribute knowledge to understanding the role of cognition to enable function in daily life. The Dr. Carolyn Baum Cognitive Function in Daily Life Mentor Award is made possible through the generous support of Dr. Carolyn Baum and other dedicated donors. Background Dr. Carolyn Baum is a revered leader and pioneer in occupational therapy. With a distinguished career spanning over four decades, she has made immense contributions to research and education. Dr. Baum's expertise in functional cognition has shaped the profession, and her work on the Person-Environment-Occupation-Performance (PEOP) Model has profoundly impacted occupational therapy practice. Her dedication to the field is exemplified by her leadership roles within the American Occupational Therapy Association and her ongoing research and mentorship at Washington University School of Medicine. Funding $10,000 stipend to support a research mentee.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant Criteria:Be a mid-to senior-level occupational therapy researcher for at least seven years post-completion of their doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH, and other doctoral research degrees) and now in the Associate or Full Professor role. Currently working in and have grant awards, publications, and presentations in occupational therapy and functional cognition.Have a mentee who is an assistant professor or post-doctoral fellow level occupational therapist (post PhD/OTD/DrOT/ScD) and requires mentorship in a functional cognition or related research project. Agree to utilize the awarded funds to mentor the mentee specified in the application without any carryover to another project or mentee if awarded. Conduct research at a U.S. academic institution, both you and your mentee. Be a U.S. citizen or have appropriate residence/visa documents, both you and your mentee.