Elizabeth Casson Trust Doctoral Studies Award 2026: Funding to Advance Occupational Therapy Research @Elizabeth Casson Trust

Overview

The Elizabeth Casson Trust Doctoral Studies Award offers funding for doctoral-level research in occupational therapy. It aims to build long-term research capacity, expertise, and leadership within the profession by supporting occupational therapists undertaking PhD or professional doctorate studies.

Eligibility

Applications are welcomed from both U.K. and international candidates undertaking doctoral studies that lead to the production of new evidence and the strengthening of research capacity within occupational therapy.

Benefits

• Financial support for doctoral-level studies in occupational therapy
• Opportunity to contribute meaningful, practice-changing research
• Support for building long-term research and academic expertise
• Potential access to NIHR Study Support Service and research infrastructure
• Open to both U.K. and international applicants

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the official Doctoral Studies Award guidance and application details on the Elizabeth Casson Trust website. Applications can be submitted via the provided application link.

Deadline

The application deadline is 30 April. Applications are accepted twice a year.