This award supports early career researchers showing promise in exercise science or sports medicine, recognizing those expected to make significant future contributions.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per award; typically 2 awards per year
Summary: Recognizes and supports early career researchers expected to make significant contributions to exercise science or sports medicine.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors of a poster accepted at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
The award honors early career researchers who have demonstrated promising independent research productivity and are expected to make significant contributions to the fields of basic or clinical exercise science or sports medicine. It is designed to encourage and recognize individuals whose educational background and initial research achievements indicate strong potential for ongoing impact in the discipline.