The Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF) has debuted two new award programs, one for educators and one for students. The O&P Educator Award Program is designed to support prosthetic and orthotic educators who currently hold teaching positions at Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-accredited O&P education institutions. It is meant for faculty who are pursuing higher degrees to improve their skills as O&P instructors. The Educator Award is a $2,500 cash grant. This year up to three awards are available. The OPERF Student Award Program is designed to support students currently enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited O&P program and who have completed at least one semester toward their degree program. The award is a $200 cash grant and this year, up to ten Student Awards are available.
Educator Award Program Applications are due June 30, 2010, and awards will be made on or around October 1, 2010. Student Award Program Applications are due by October 1, 2010, and awards will be made on or around December 15, 2010.
For more information, visit www.operf.org
