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Early Career Researcher Award

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 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

Download the guidelines for the OTA research awards. If you have any questions, please email awards@otaus.com.au.

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