The Clinical Sports Medicine Endowment | Clinician Research Grant funds innovative clinical research to improve the care and outcomes of athletes, supported by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: Research and Program Grants submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award | 1 award/year | 12-month project term
Summary: Supports innovative clinical research directly related to the active care of athletes in sports medicine.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members in good standing at time of application.
This grant supports clinical research projects focused on advancing knowledge and practice in sports medicine, specifically those derived from the active care of athletes. The program is designed to fund studies that address prevention strategies, treatment protocols, outcomes, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, biomechanics, or environmental factors impacting athlete health. The goal is to foster evidence-based approaches that improve the care and performance of recreational, competitive, or elite athletes.