Burkhalter New Investigator Grant for Clinical Research in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation

In 1993, the AHTF established a grant in honor of Dr. William Burkhalter (1928-1992), a long-time advocate and promoter of hand therapy. The purpose of the award is to support scientific clinical research in the field of hand and upper limb rehabilitation.

Experimental, non-experimental, pilot studies, quasi-experimental, measurement, or qualitative studies designed to advance the clinical practice of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation in categories identified by the AHTF research priorities will be considered.

Preference is given to applicants who are either novice investigators or novice clinicians. Occupational or physical therapist clinicians, graduate students, or faculty at accredited occupational/physical therapy programs are eligible for this award. At least one member of the research team must be a member of ASHT with his/her/their role in the proposed research clearly defined and significant to the project. AHTF board members are not eligible.

Download the GRANT APPLICATION and review the GRANT REQUIREMENTS as posted on the website. Completed applications should be saved as one  PDF document and submitted via email to grants@ahtf.org , attention of April Cowan, OTR, OTD, CHT.