HISTORY

INTRODUCTION

The Research in Occupational therapy and Occupational Science (ROTOS) Foundation is one of the three branches of OT-Europe.

In its early stages, ROTOS was part of COTECT and ENOTHE  leading as a Committee the research field.

However, as the memebers of the Committee as well as COTEC and ENOTHE realsied, the research field need more autonomy and presence in Europe. 

After several meetings, emails and decisions makings, ROTOS Foundation is stablished as a Charity in The Netherlands on 11th of March 2020. With the aim of stablishing a strong voice for researchers among Europe, a strategy plan was developed the same year.

Get to know the vision of ROTOS here and meet the current board and the former members of ROTOS.

VISION


Improving European peoples’ lives by having one strong voice about the benefits of occupational therapy and occupational science research.

MISION

Connecting occupational therapists and occupational science researchers across Europe to maximise the impact of their research.

GOALS

  1. Sustainability.

ROTOS aims to build a sustainable Foundation to work towards its mission and vision.

  1. Connections.

ROTOS aims to build a strong network of occupational therapy and occupational science researchers.

  1. Research Impact.

ROTOS aims to support occupational therapy and occupational science researchers to build impact for people and society into their research.

  1. Use of voice.

ROTOS aims to encourage occupational therapy and occupational science researchers to use their voice to speak out about the benefits of their research and wider evidence.

Relationship of ROTOS with OT-Europe

  • Statement of principle: ROTOS is an equal partner in OT-Europe with ENOTHE and COTEC. The elected chair and vice chair will be members of the OT-Europe Executive Committee.

Legal status

  • The ROTOS Foundation is a registered charity in the Netherlands, KVK Number 77629779. It operates in line with the charity regulations of The Netherlands and other best practice guidelines for charitable organisations. The postal address for ROTOS is Orteliuslaan 750, 3528 BB Utrecht, The Netherlands.