Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund | Doctoral Student Grant
Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund Doctoral Student Grant supports doctoral students' exercise research on thermoregulation, hydration, or both to carry forward Gisolfi's legacy in exercise science.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Applications open) | November 13, 2026 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 for 12 months; one award annually
Summary: Supports full-time doctoral students conducting exercise research connected to thermoregulation, hydration, or both.
Key Information: Applicants must hold ACSM national membership in good standing and maintain their membership level throughout funding.
Description
The Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund Doctoral Student Grant is administered by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation. It supports research focused on exercise in conjunction with thermoregulation, hydration, or a combination of the two. The grant is intended for full-time doctoral students whose work connects exercise research with these specific areas.
ACSM created the memorial fund with Gatorade to honor Carl V. Gisolfi, PhD, FACSM, and his contributions to the college and the exercise science field. Gisolfi served as ACSM president and received the ACSM Honor Award. The program carries forward his legacy through research support and expects recipients to share their funded work with the ACSM scientific community.
