Dr. Priscilla Clarkson Undergraduate Travel Award
Supports undergraduates presenting high-quality research in muscle biology and related fields at the ACSM Annual Meeting in honor of Dr. Priscilla Clarkson.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission deadline for Dr. Priscilla Clarkson Undergraduate Travel Award)
Funding Amounts: $400; 1 award per year; one-time travel support
Summary: Supports undergraduate students presenting research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, prioritizing work in muscle biology and related fields.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first author/presenter of an accepted ACSM Annual Meeting abstract.
Description
Established in memory of Dr. Priscilla M. Clarkson, the 44th president of ACSM, this award provides travel support for undergraduate students to present their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. The primary selection criterion is scientific quality, with additional priority given to human-based research on topics significant to Dr. Clarkson, such as exercise-induced muscle damage, soreness, adaptation, sport nutrition, dietary supplements, performance enhancing drugs, dance, and exercise and cancer. The award honors Dr. Clarkson’s legacy of mentorship and pioneering research in muscle biology.
