Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund | Doctoral Student Grant
This grant supports doctoral research on the science of exercise, thermoregulation, and hydration, funded by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: 2027 Research and Program Grants deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award | 1 award per year | 12-month grant term
Summary: Supports doctoral student research on exercise and its relationship to thermoregulation and/or hydration.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members in good standing and full-time doctoral students.
Description
This grant, established by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation in partnership with Gatorade, honors Dr. Carl V. Gisolfi’s contributions to exercise science. It supports innovative doctoral student research projects that investigate the relationship between exercise and thermoregulation, hydration, or both. The award aims to foster advanced scientific understanding in these critical areas and is intended for emerging scholars committed to advancing exercise science.
