The ACSM New Investigator Award honors early career researchers for outstanding independent research in exercise science or sports medicine, presented by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; 2 awards given annually
Summary: Recognizes early career researchers in exercise science or sports medicine for outstanding independent research achievements.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors on a poster accepted at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
The ACSM New Investigator Award, presented by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, honors early career researchers who have demonstrated strong independent research productivity and show promise for making significant contributions to basic or clinical exercise science or sports medicine. The award is designed to highlight individuals whose educational background and initial research achievements indicate a trajectory of impactful scholarship in the field. Recipients are recognized for their potential to advance knowledge and practice within exercise science or sports medicine.