ACSM’s Leadership Development Training Program
The ACSM Leadership Development Training Program mentors diverse members to advance health equity and leadership in sports medicine and exercise science, offering mentorship, training, and networking opportunities.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (ACSM Leadership Development Training Program application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One year free ACSM membership, registration and travel expenses (airfare up to $600, 4 nights hotel, $300 stipend) for ACSM Annual Meeting, plus mentorship and networking
Summary: Mentorship and leadership development program supporting diverse ACSM members on the path to Fellowship, with a focus on health equity in sports medicine and exercise science.
Key Information: Attendance at the full ACSM Annual Meeting is required for recipients.
Description
The ACSM Leadership Development Training Program (LDTP) is designed to mentor and develop members of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) who aspire to ACSM Fellowship. The program specifically seeks applicants whose backgrounds, lived experiences, and professional perspectives reflect the diversity of the communities ACSM serves, with a strong emphasis on advancing health equity and fostering a sense of belonging in sports medicine and exercise science.
Participants are matched with professional mentors, receive leadership training, and are encouraged to contribute to ACSM’s long-term goals and activities. Benefits include financial support to attend the ACSM Annual Meeting, networking opportunities, and a structured pathway toward ACSM Fellowship.
