Looking for support to advance your education, research, professional development, or career in OP&P? Apply for the Live in Motion Foundation’s fall funding opportunities.

From scholarships for future OP&P professionals to research grants and professional development awards, these programs provide financial support to help students, clinicians, researchers, technicians, and allied professionals make an impact on the future of mobility care. Please note, the dates listed below represent the application submission windows for each program.

• Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarships - $20,000
  Supporting the next generation pursuing orthotics and prosthetics. 
  September 1 - October 6, 2026 
  


• Tamarack Mentored Pilot Orthotics Research Grant - $10,000 
  Providing early-stage funding and mentorship for innovative orthotics research with the potential to improve patient outcomes.
  September 1 – November 2, 2026
  


• Research Microgrants - $3,000 
  Supporting pilot projects, new research ideas, and innovative investigations that help move the profession forward.
  September 1 - October 6, 2026
  


• Access to Practice Professional Development Awards - $2,000 
  Helping O&P Assistants, Pedorthists, and Technicians attend national conferences to expand their knowledge, strengthen professional networks, and enhance patient care.
  October 1 - November 2, 2026
  


• Doctoral Training Awards - $1,000
  Supporting clinician - doctoral students conducting research that advances the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics.
  October 1 - November 2, 2026

Whether you are launching a research project, pursuing your education, attending a national conference, or taking the next step in your career, there may be an opportunity that fits your goals. Visit the Live in Motion Foundation’s Scholarship Opportunity page for more information.