[American College of Sports Medicine Foundation](https://www.acsm.org/foundation)

March 13, 2026

$500 per award; 2 awards annually (one for basic science, one for applied science)

Supports doctoral students and post-docs presenting Wilmore-influenced research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors/presenters of accepted abstracts.

--- ## Description This travel award honors Dr. Jack H. Wilmore, a pioneering sports medicine scholar and past ACSM president, by supporting doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows to present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting that is aligned with or influenced by Dr. Wilmore’s extensive body of work. Two awards are given annually: one for basic science research and one for applied science research. The award is intended to help cover travel expenses for eligible researchers who are first authors and presenters of accepted abstracts. --- ## Due Dates - March 13, 2026: Full application / submission deadline for the Dr. Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award --- ## Funding Amount - $500 per award - Two awards are given each year (one for basic science, one for applied science) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be national members of ACSM in good standing prior to applying (chapter-only membership does not qualify). - Open to: - Doctoral students enrolled full-time - Post-doctoral fellows - Applicants must be the first author and presenter of an abstract accepted for the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Applicants must cite two articles from the [Wilmore Publication Archive](https://acsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wilmore-Publication-Archive.pdf) and describe how their abstract aligns with or is influenced by Dr. Wilmore’s publications. - Previous recipients of the Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Ensure you are a national ACSM member before applying. - Prepare your application, including: - Proof of accepted abstract for the ACSM Annual Meeting (where you are first author/presenter) - Citation of two relevant Wilmore publications and a statement of alignment/influence - Submit your application through the [ACSM Foundation Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/submissions/create?solicitationId=102016&force=True&skipCheckIfUserHasSubmissions=&createFromLinkedSolicitation=) by March 13, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. - Winners are encouraged to attend the ACSM Honors at the Annual Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - All applications must be submitted online via the ACSM portal. - The award is considered taxable income under U.S. law if total funds received from ACSM exceed $600 in a year. - For questions, contact the ACSM Foundation (see below). --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Instructions](https://acsm.org/altai-pages/member-hub/career-resources/grant-travel-award-applications/travel-awards/wilmore/) - [Wilmore Publication Archive (PDF)](https://acsm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Wilmore-Publication-Archive.pdf) - [ACSM Foundation Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/) - [ACSM Membership Information](https://acsm.org/membership/join/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ACSM Foundation | [foundation@acsm.org](mailto:foundation@acsm.org) | | Phone | 317-637-9200 | | Foundation Leadership | [ACSM Foundation Leadership Contacts](https://www.acsm.org/foundation/about/leadership) | ---

Dr. Jack Wilmore Legacy Travel Award

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