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 2026 and closes on 1 October 2026.
Application form 2025Winner of 2025
This year the jury considered seven applications. The winner of the Grant Award in 2025 is:
Sally Palmer, for the project: The OT students from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) would like to create an inclusive playground to empower students with Disabilities to participate in play.
The project aligns perfectly with the goals of the grant to support the development of occupational therapy in the applicant’s country. By allowing the occupational therapy students to design and implement an accessible playground, they are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge in practice while contributing to a more inclusive society. The playground will not only serve as a place for play but will also be a resource for the clinic’s staff and children waiting for occupational therapy treatment.
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.