Dr. Priscilla Clarkson Undergraduate Travel Award
Forecasted
The Dr. Priscilla Clarkson Undergraduate Travel Award supports undergraduates presenting exercise science research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, with emphasis on topics central to Dr. Clarkson’s legacy.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $400 travel award; 1 recipient per year
Summary: Supports undergraduate ACSM members to present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, with priority for topics central to Dr. Clarkson's legacy in exercise science.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors/presenters of accepted Annual Meeting abstracts.
Description
This award assists undergraduate students with travel costs to present their research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. The program honors Dr. Priscilla M. Clarkson, a pioneering leader in exercise science, and prioritizes research in areas such as exercise-induced muscle damage, sport nutrition, dietary supplements, dance, and exercise and cancer. The award aims to encourage scientific excellence and undergraduate participation in professional research settings.
