Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award
The Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award supports graduate or medical students presenting cancer-related research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, encouraging advances in exercise oncology and cancer recovery.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 per award; 1 award per year
Summary: Supports graduate or medical students with travel expenses to present cancer research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and the presenting author of an accepted abstract focused on cancer.
Description
The Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award is designed to support graduate or medical students who are presenting cancer-related research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. Established in memory of Dr. Brian C. Focht—a leader in exercise oncology and student mentorship—this award honors his legacy by encouraging student participation and the dissemination of research in exercise, health, wellbeing, and cancer recovery.
