GSSI-ACSM Young Investigator in Sports Nutrition Award
Supports early-career researchers for original work on nutrition or hydration and its impact on exercise physiology, emphasizing practical benefits for sports health professionals and athletes.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Three awards annually: $1,000, $1,500, and $3,000; one-time award per recipient.
Summary: Recognizes original research on nutrition or hydration and exercise physiology with practical impact for sports health professionals and athletes.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and present original research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Description
This award honors early-career researchers for innovative, high-quality work examining the impact of nutrition or hydration on exercise physiology or performance outcomes. Projects should emphasize practical outcomes that advance the translation of sports nutrition science for sports health professionals and athletes. Eligible work may include applied, mechanistic, protocol development, or clinical research, provided it is original and not previously published or accepted for publication. Recipients are recognized at the ACSM Annual Meeting and must present their research as part of the award process.
