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2021 RCOT Annual Awards for learning, development and research There are 13 funding opportunities available, with awards ranging from £500 to £5,000 Applications are now open for the 2021 RCOT Annual Awards for learning, development and research. The awards provide funding opportunities to support our members with a wide range of activities. Across the ten award categories, there are opportunities for everyone: in all areas of practice; for innovators and entrepreneurs; early and experienced researchers; learners and support staff. With 13 opportunities in total, including the new for 2021 Tunstall Award for Technology Innovation in Occupational Therapy, there are awards for groups and individuals, as well as for UK and international activities. Awards available: • AMPS-ESI UK & Ireland Award – one award of £1,000 • Innovation Award – one award of £2,000 • Institute of Social Psychiatry Award – one award of £2,000 • International Activity Award – two awards of £750 each • Pearson Award – one award of £750 • The Barbara Tyldesley Student Award – two awards of £500 each • RCOT Student Award for Entrepreneurship and Leadership – one award of £500 • The Constance Owens Early Researcher Award – one award of £5,000 • The Constance Owens Liverpool Award for Service Development – two awards of £1,000 each • NEW – The Tunstall Award for Technology Innovation in Occupational Therapy – one award of £1,500 For 2021 awards we are encouraging applicants to think creatively and take into account new ways of working and how people are adapting their learning, practice and research in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To be in with a chance of receiving an award, submit your application by 5pm on Friday 30 October 2020. For criteria and application forms, visit: rcot.co.uk/annual-awards-2021 N207