Advancing belonging through research: How the COTF Doctoral Award supported Paige Reeves’ journey in rehabilitation science
For Paige Reeves, receiving the COTF Doctoral Award in 2024 provided meaningful support as she completed her PhD in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Alberta. A graduate of the University of Alberta’s MScOT program (2017), Paige has continued to build on her...
Advancing inclusive participation through research: How the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship supported Sandrine Gagné-Trudel’s doctoral journey
For Sandrine Gagné-Trudel, receiving the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship in 2024 provided meaningful support during her doctoral studies at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. As a PhD Candidate in Biomedical Sciences and a graduate of UQTR’s MScOT program,...
Advancing occupational therapy education through simulation: Meet COTF Research Grant recipient M. Shone Joos
M. Shone Joos, was the recipient of the 2024 COTF Innovation in Education Research Grant. Her research is helping shape how future occupational therapists prepare for practice. Building a career in OT education Shone Joos is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in...
Making a new city feel like home: How COTF supported Naomi Caufield’s transition into graduate studies
For Naomi Caufield, receiving the COTF Scholarship for Financial Need in 2024 played a meaningful role in easing her transition into McGill University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. Originally from outside the province of Quebec, Naomi entered her first...
Supporting inclusion in higher education: How COTF helped advance Mathilde Chagnon’s research
For Mathilde Chagnon, receiving the Thelma Cardwell Scholarship in 2023 created meaningful opportunities to deepen her work and expand her professional network. Mathilde will be graduating with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at the Université de Sherbrooke this...
A scholarship that sparked opportunity: How COTF helped support Kirby Way’s occupational therapy journey
A scholarship from COTF is about more than financial support – it can help students pursue new opportunities and discover their passions while earning their degree. Receiving the Barb Worth Emergent Leader Award in 2024 while he was attending the University of British...
How a COTF Research Grant helped support Rosanna Wegner’s next chapter
This Occupational Therapy Month, we’re highlighting the inspiring story of Rosanna Wegner, recipient of a COTF Research Grant. Returning to school After nearly two decades in clinical practice, Rosanna made the decision to return to school for a Master of Science in...
Building confidence and community: Leah Taylor, Barb Worth Emergent Leader Award recipient
Balancing a combined PhD/MScOT program is both highly rewarding and incredibly demanding. For Leah Taylor, receiving the Barb Worth Emergent Leader Award was more than just financial support – it was a recognition of her contributions to the profession and an...
December 2019 Blog – Yolaine Bolduc McMaster Legacy Fund Research Grant
La bourse de recherche McMaster Legacy Grant to Honour Bonny Jung apporte une contribution précieuse à la réalisation du projet de recherche. Grâce à ce soutien, les ergothérapeutes auront accès à un outil de transfert de connaissances concernant le sommeil chez les...