About the grant
The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists invites applications from foreign occupational therapists and occupational therapy students. The purpose of the grant is to support the development of occupational therapy in the applicant’s native country. The maximum amount of the grant is 15 000 Swedish kronor (SEK).
The grant is offered to individuals or teams from countries where occupational therapy is under development and countries listed as low- or lower-middle-income economics, according to the World Bank List.
The grant is anticipated to be used to supplement in part the costs associated with activities such as:
- Participation in international occupational therapy conferences/congresses (e.g. COTEC, WFOT) presenting a development/research projects which contributes to the development of occupational therapy as a profession.
- Study visits or auscultation aimed at gathering extensive knowledge of occupational therapy practice.
- Organize a training day or start a network in the applicant's country.
Duration of grant period
The activity/project should be carried out during the year after the award is announced.
Please see the application form for full terms and conditions.
Application
The application period opens in May 2025 and closes on 1 October 2025. The application trades will be published on this website in May.
Winner of 2024
This year the jury considered six applications. The winner of the Grant Award in 2024 is:
Pierre Damien Turikumana, for the project: Training workshop for occupational therapy clinical mentors working in the placement sites for occupational therapy students.
Occupational therapy is a relatively new profession in Rwanda, with the University of Rwanda starting its occupational therapy training program in 2014. This project would provide an opportunity for supervisors to enhance their clinical education skills, stay updated on best practices in student supervision, and contribute to the ongoing professional development of occupational therapists in Rwanda.
Background
The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists has established a grant award in the name of Inga-Britt Lindström to recognize her long commitment and unwavering effort as the president of the Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists from 1978 until 2008. During this time, Inga-Britt Lindström has promoted occupational therapy – the development of teaching, research and clinical practice – with great dedication in Sweden and throughout the world. The award foundation is based upon annual allocations from The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists as well as contributions from individual members of The Swedish Association of Occupational Therapists and other interests in Sweden.