Dr. Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award
Forecasted
The Dr. Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award funds doctoral and postdoctoral researchers presenting Wilmore-inspired science at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500 per award; 2 awards given annually (basic and applied science)
Summary: Supports doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows presenting Wilmore-inspired research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors of accepted abstracts.
Description
This award honors Dr. Jack H. Wilmore, a leading figure in sports medicine, by supporting doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows with travel expenses to present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. Eligible work must be aligned with or influenced by Dr. Wilmore’s research legacy. Each year, two awards are given: one for basic science and one for applied science presentations. The award aims to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions in exercise and sport science that reflect Dr. Wilmore’s enduring impact on the field.
