GSSI Pathways in Sports Science Award | Graduate Student Research & Mentorship Award
Forecasted
The GSSI Pathways in Sports Science Award supports first-generation graduate students with research funding, mentorship, and professional development in sports science fields.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $4,000 for master’s students | $6,000 for doctoral students | 4 awards per year | 1-year mentorship & ACSM Annual Meeting registration included
Summary: Supports first-generation graduate students in sports science fields with research funding, mentorship, and professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first-generation full-time graduate students in the U.S.
Description
This award, offered by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, is designed to empower first-generation master’s and doctoral students pursuing degrees in exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, or sports nutrition. Recipients receive research funding, a year-long one-on-one mentorship with a GSSI scientist, and complimentary registration to the ACSM Annual Meeting, providing both financial support and professional development opportunities.
