The Research in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science (ROTOS) Foundation connects occupational therapists and occupational science researchers across Europe with the goal of increasing the impact of research. ROTOS provides a European platform for researchers to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge.

ROTOS is one of the three branches of OT-Europe and works alongside other European organizations to strengthen research in occupational therapy and occupational science. Its vision is to contribute to better lives across Europe by giving research in occupational therapy and occupational science a stronger collective voice.

In its early stages, ROTOS was part of COTEC and ENOTHE  leading as a Committee (2016, 2018, 2019) the research field and as its members would realized, the research field needed more autonomy and presence in Europe. 

This need is the origin of  ROTOS Foundation, which is established as a Charity in The Netherlands on 11th of March 2020, thanks to the hard work and implication of the board and the former members.