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. 

*This award is considered taxable income, recipients will receive a 1099 IRS Form for the award tax year

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:

1.  Prepare an itemized budget for the funding request, including dollar amount and description for each item. The total requested may not exceed $1000. This funding request should take into consideration that this is taxable income for 2024 and the recipient must account for their respective tax rate on the $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

2. Prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) 

3. Complete the Doctoral Training Award application form (preview form here)

4. Submit copies of supporting documents (transcript/acceptance letter and CV) to submissions@oandpfoundation.org 

Submission

1. Applicants are responsible for completing the application by 5:00pm Central Time by the due date posted. 

2. Recipients will be notified of the award and funds disbursed no later than December 1st, 2024.

Applications will open Fall 2025

Questions

If you have any questions about the Doctoral Training Award, please email info@oandpfoundation.org