Funder: NSCA Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full proposal) | October 2027 (LOI)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for up to 24 months; possible six-month extension with Board approval
Summary: Supports early-career investigators at nonprofit research organizations conducting research aligned with the NSCA’s mission.
Key Information: Applicants must be fewer than 1,825 days beyond doctorate conferral and meet continuous NSCA membership requirements.
Description
The NSCA Foundation’s Early Career Investigator Research Grant supports researchers employed by nonprofit research organizations whose proposed research purpose and specific aims align with the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s mission. The Foundation advances research and education in strength and conditioning, and this program supports mission-consistent scientific work early in an investigator’s career.
Sharing results with the association’s community is a required part of the award. Recipients must present their findings at the NSCA National Conference during sessions reserved for NSCA Foundation presentations and include that expense in the proposal budget. The program also emphasizes responsible use of research resources, prohibiting unnecessary duplicate funding while recognizing corroboration or replication of previous results for scientific purposes.
