Open to U.K. and international applicants.
We accept applications twice a year. Please look here for dates of the application points and when you can expect to hear if you have been successful in receiving an award.
Apply for fundingThe second aim in our operational framework is to develop the evidence base of occupational therapy. One route to achieving this is supporting the academic development of occupational therapists.
In line with this we offer funding to individuals undertaking doctoral level studies leading to the production of evidence and further building research capacity and expertise within the profession. There are two application points a year to seek funding support.
The Elizabeth Casson Trust is a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) non-commercial Partner. This means the studies we fund may be eligible to access the NIHR Study Support Service which is provided by the NIHR Clinical Research Network. PFind out what this means for you here.
If you are a practice educator working in England, and would like to participate in a research project about mentoring, you are invited…
The Elizabeth Casson Trust is excited to announce our research awards for the Occupational Therapy: 2021 and beyond call and would like to congrat….
The U.K. has been managing the COVID-19 pandemic for almost 18 months and during this time health and social care services have been stretched to new
The Elizabeth Casson Trust is pleased to announce that we have been successful in becoming an NIHR non-commercial partner. This means….
The Elizabeth Casson Trust is excited to be able to announce our first research study awards. Two awards have been made following a call earlier…
COVID-19 challenges have brought to light the willingness of occupational therapists to do what is needed to work as a team to care for those affected
These challenges have also brought the innovative spirit of occupational therapists to the fore…
COVID-19 disease has brought about unparalleled pressures on health and care services across the UK
There are currently unprecedented demands on all areas of health and social care across the UK due to the COVID-19 epidemic
A wonderful guide has been produced by the Australian Occupational Therapy Association on how to manage life during and everyday occupations during…
We are inviting expressions of interest to fund research findings implementation studies. It is likely that this will be funding for the ….
We are proud to announce that Professor Jane Melton, trustee responsibility for our research strand, has been awarded an MBE