Doctoral Training Award
The O&P Foundation recognizes and values the impact made by current and future clinician researchers on clinical practice and patient outcomes. Certified Orthotists and Prosthetists who choose to pursue a PhD, often no longer employed in clinical practice, frequently experience financial hardship in managing the expenses associated with professional engagement and maintaining of clinical credentials.
The O&P Foundation is offering an annual award of up to $1000 for up to (10) ABC certified CPOs, CPs, or COs actively pursuing a PhD. These funds serve to offset expenses associated with attending O&P conferences, maintaining professional memberships, and receiving continuing education units.
Eligibility Requirements
Certified Prosthetist, Orthotist or Orthotist/Prosthetist in good standing with the American Board for Certification for Orthotics and Prosthetics and Pedorthics
Currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited PhD program
How to Apply
Prior to completing the application:
Prepare an itemized budget for the funding request, including dollar amount and description for each item. The total requested may not exceed $1000.
The items listed must be for the following purposes:
O&P conference attendance
Certification dues
Licensure fees
Professional organization membership dues
CEUs
Other expenses associated with maintaining clinical credentials and/ or O&P professional engagement
Prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Complete the Doctoral Training Award application form (preview form here)
Submit copies of supporting documents (transcript/acceptance letter and CV) to submissions@oandpfoundation.org
Submission
Applicants are responsible for completing the application by 5:00pm Central Time by the due date posted.
Recipients will be notified of the award and funds disbursed no later than December 1st, 2024.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST 2024.
Questions
If you have any questions about the Doctoral Training Award, please email info@oandpfoundation.org