AMSSM/ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant | Clinician Research Grant
The AMSSM/ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant funds clinician-led research to advance health equity for underrepresented groups in sports medicine, supported by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: $20,000 total per award | 1 award/year | 2-year project term
Summary: Supports clinician-led research to improve health outcomes for underrepresented communities in sports medicine.
Key Information: PI must be a physician member of AMSSM or ACSM at application and both during funding.
Description
This grant, a collaboration between the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation, funds innovative research projects that address the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. The program aims to break barriers and expand the evidence base supporting historically underserved groups, with a strong focus on equity and impact.
