Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award
The Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award funds graduate or medical students to present cancer-focused exercise science research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (applications open) | March 2027 (applications close)
Funding Amounts: $500 per award; 1 award annually
Summary: Supports graduate and medical students presenting cancer-focused research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and the presenting author of an accepted abstract.
Description
The Brian C. Focht Student Travel Award is established to honor the legacy of Dr. Brian C. Focht, a distinguished professor and mentor in exercise oncology. This award assists graduate and medical students with travel expenses to present their cancer-related research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. The primary goal is to encourage student participation and engagement in exercise science research focused on cancer prevention, recovery, and wellbeing.
