Research has been a key part of ASHT's mission and vision since the creation of ASHT. It is a critical way to improve quality of care and clinical practice, and ASHT is dedicated to supporting the very best research in the field.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Research
Evelyn Mackin Grant for Research in Hand Therapy
Research Awards

Continuing Education Units in Research

Did you know you can receive continuing education credit from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) for conducting research? Research in hand therapy may also fulfill up to half or all of the 2,000-hour work experience requirement for CHT Recertification, depending on your recertification cycle. Visit HTCC for more information about how to track hours and use research to recertify. www.htcc.org

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Evelyn Mackin Grant for Research in Hand Therapy

Information on how you can apply for the $5000 Evelyn Mackin Grant for Research in Hand Therapy, funded by ASHT, is now available. Grant seekers eligible for this award need to be current ASHT members.

Click here to view the Level of Evidence Table.

Click here for an application.

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Research Awards

Awards in Research Given by ASHT

ASHT members can view information about ASHT awards, including past winners, by going to the Online Services dropdown menu above and clicking on the Members-Only section. Each year, awards are presented during the Annual Meeting in the fall. Awards include the following research-specific accolades:

• Best Clinical Paper
• Best Scientific Paper
• First Time Writer's Award
• Outstanding Scientific/Clinical Poster Award
• R.L. Petzoldt Award for Innovation in Hand Therapy

Awards Given by Other Organizations

American Hand Therapy Foundation
The American Hand Therapy Foundation (AHTF) has two grants available for 2009. Please go to www.ahtfgrants.com for more information, application instructions and forms needed for submission. The application deadline is February 28, 2009.

AHTF Evelyn Mackin Traveling Hand Therapist Award
The AHTF Evelyn Mackin Traveling Hand Therapist is designed to fund a practicing occupational or physical therapist, who is a current member of the American Society of Hand Therapists or a Certified Hand Therapist, in traveling to various hand therapy facilities, in presenting on a specific domain of hand therapy, and in sharing the "pearls" of hand rehabilitation learned from the experience. This funding opportunity is $3,000.

AHTF Burkhalter New Investigator Grant
The AHTF Burkhalter New Investigator Grant is for clinical research in hand and upper limb rehabilitation. It was established in honor of Dr. William Burkhalter (1928-1992), a long time advocate and promoter of hand therapy. This funding opportunity is $4,000.

Please go to www.ahtfgrants.com to apply!

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