Unlocking Federal Academic Grants: Strategies and Tips for Successful Applications

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

In this webinar, join a panel of occupational therapists who successfully applied for and received federal academic grants. They will share their experiences and provide essential tips and strategies to enhance your grant application, increasing your chances of securing funding for your occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant program. Stick around for a Q&A session after. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the competitive world of grant funding effectively.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

SPEAKERS

Marcie Campbell, OTD, OTR, TIE

Dr. Marcie Campbell is an Assistant Professor and Director of Research and Grants for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. As a licensed occupational therapist, she has clinical experience in numerous settings, including pediatric inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, home health, and school-based practice.  

Campbell has acquired more than $10 million dollars in grant funds for occupational therapy services and equipment. She has experience with private, state, and federal grants.  Campbell is the primary investigator and project director for the $5.2 million Mental Health Services Professionals Demonstration Grant for the University of the Incarnate Word’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. The grant provides scholarships for students, the creation of trauma-informed trainings, and a pathway program for high school students. This grant elevates the understanding of the vital role occupational therapists have in providing mental health services while also exemplifying the University of the Incarnate Word’s mission and commitment to serving the surrounding communities. 

Abe Saffer

Abe Saffer is the Senior Legislative Representative for the American Occupational Therapy Association. He has been with the Association for more than 7 years, and oversees its education and workforce policy, as well as Medicaid school-based services. He has more than 15 years of experience having worked in advocacy and lobbying for Congress and the Maryland General Assembly, a Fortune 500 health care company, several non-profits, and has managed state and local campaigns. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Arizona State University, and his master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University. He lives in the Washington, DC area with his wife and son. 

Cary Moore, PhD, OTR/L

Cary has been an occupational therapist for more than 25 years with extensive experience in early childhood and supporting young children who experience neurodevelopmental disabilities. She currently serves as the Associate Dean for Clinical Health Sciences in the College of Health (COH) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Cary brings expertise and passion for interprofessional health care education and collaboration among the programs and departments within the UAA COH. Cary has been a UAA Seawolf for 7 years and recently served as the Program Director for the UAA/Creighton University Occupational Therapy Program. Cary is a faculty member for the Alaska LEND program, Term Assistant Professor in the School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences, and chair of the Center for Interprofessional Education in the UAA COH. Cary also participates on UAA OSEP and HRSA grants to support development of the behavioral health and early childhood workforce. Cary and her family have lived in Alaska for 16 years and can often be found hiking, skiing, or trail running in the Chugach Mountains around Anchorage.

Jessie Bricker, OTD, OTR/L

Jessie Bricker is Academic Fieldwork and Capstone Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Medicine at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She is also the Principal Investigator and Project Director for the School-Based Scholars Program, funded by a $1.1M grant through the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. Bricker has more than 20 years of experience in clinical practice and has held multiple leadership and administrative roles in clinical and academic settings. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, and post-professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. She lives in the St. Louis, MO area with her husband and four children.