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Early Career Researcher
Early Career Researcher Award
This award is one category of OTA's Research Awards, which acknowledge a member’s contribution towards the advancement of the research base of occupational therapy in four categories: early career researcher, mid career researcher, clinical researcher and research team.
This category refers to research conducted by an occupational therapist prior to completion of their PhD or up to a maximum of four years’ academic research experience following the completion of their PhD, or be of equivalent professional standing.
Frequency: biennial
Prize: $500 and framed certificate
Applications for this award are currently closed.
Download the guidelines for the OTA research awards (PDF, 300 KB). If you have any questions, please email awards@otaus.com.au.
Award Recipients
2021
Kylie Wales
2019
Amelia Di Tommaso
2017
Hayley Smith
2015
Grace Branjerdom
2013
Milly Kohn
2011
Donne Burger
2005
Nicole Sharp
2003
Melina Simmond
2001
Melanie Gray
1999
Naomi Priest
1998
Catherine Yule
1997
Emily Ginbey
1995
Melissa Mew
1993
Sally Davison
1991
Leigh Tooth
