AMSSM/ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant | Clinician Research Grant
This grant funds innovative research to improve health and wellbeing in underrepresented and underserved communities within sports medicine.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award (1 award/year); project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports innovative research to advance the health and wellbeing of underrepresented communities in sports medicine.
Key Information: PI must be an AMSSM or ACSM physician member at application and a member of both if awarded.
Description
The AMSSM/ACSM Breaking Barriers Research Grant is a collaborative initiative between the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation. This grant is designed to support innovative research projects that improve the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented and historically underserved communities within sports medicine. The goal is to foster impactful research that "breaks barriers" and expands the evidence base for care and outcomes in these populations.
