
Published: Monday 4 November 2024
Applications for this award are currently closed.
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 5-10 years from the award of their PhD or with equivalent professional standing.
Frequency: Biennial. Prize: $500 and framed certificate.
Download the guidelines for the OTA research awards below. If you have any questions, please email awards@otaus.com.au.
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