Dr. Priscilla Clarkson Undergraduate Travel Award
Supports undergraduates presenting human-based exercise science research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, with priority for topics like muscle damage, nutrition, and performance, in honor of Dr. Priscilla M. Clarkson.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $400 per award | 1 award per year
Summary: Supports undergraduate students with travel costs to present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, emphasizing high-quality, human-based research in exercise science and related fields.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors/presenters of accepted abstracts.
Description
This award, established in memory of Dr. Priscilla M. Clarkson (44th president of ACSM), provides financial support for undergraduate students to help cover travel expenses for presenting their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. The selection process prioritizes scientific quality, with additional preference for human-based research in areas 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 reflects Dr. Clarkson’s legacy in undergraduate education, mentorship, and muscle biology research.
