Early Career Investigator Research Grant
Early Career Investigator Research Grant supports early-career investigators conducting studies aligned with the NSCA’s strength and conditioning mission and sharing their findings with the field.
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Funder: NSCA Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | February 15, 2027 (Invited full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for up to 24 months; a six-month extension may be approved
Summary: Supports early-career research with aims aligned with the NSCA’s strength and conditioning mission.
Key Information: Applicants need at least one year of continuous NSCA membership before the application deadline.
Description
The NSCA Foundation’s Early Career Investigator Research Grant supports investigators pursuing a defined study whose purpose and specific aims align with the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s mission. The Foundation advances strength and conditioning through research grants and coaching advancement opportunities.
Awardees must share their findings in NSCA Foundation presentations at the NSCA National Conference and include that expense in their budgets. The grant supports both the research and its communication to the strength and conditioning community.
