[American College of Sports Medicine Foundation](https://www.acsm.org/foundation)

March 13, 2026 (Submission deadline)

$5,500 (1 award/year; supports 1–2 month international exchange)

Supports professionals in exercise science and sports medicine to gain technical expertise or scientific knowledge through international exchange.

ACSM membership not required; host scientist must be an ACSM member.

--- ## Description This award enables professionals in exercise science and sports medicine to pursue international exchange opportunities for acquiring technical expertise and scientific knowledge. The program is designed to foster professional growth, innovation, and global collaboration by supporting creative approaches to international learning and skill development. Recipients conduct a 1–2 month professional activity at a host institution abroad, with the goal of advancing their professional standing and contributing to the field. --- ## Due Dates - Applications open: February 2, 2026 - Submission deadline: March 13, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - $5,500 awarded to one recipient per year - Supports a 1–2 month international exchange for professional development - Grant funds may be used for travel, housing, and other expenses related to the exchange (housing costs come from grant funds; no additional funding for split trips) - Visit must be completed before December 31 of the award year --- ## Eligibility - Open to professionals in disciplines recognized by ACSM with at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) - ACSM membership is **not required** to apply - Applicants must propose a professional activity that advances scientific or technical expertise through international exchange - Recipients from the US or Canada must travel outside those countries; recipients from elsewhere must travel to the US or Canada - Applicants must select a host scientist who is an ACSM member (ACSM does not match applicants with hosts) - Must hold a valid passport expiring more than six months after the planned visit - Previous recipients of this award are not eligible - Preference given to early-career professionals and to proposals that develop new research/professional opportunities in the applicant's home country --- ## Application Process - Review the award purpose and ensure your project aligns (international exchange for technical or scientific advancement) - Identify and confirm a host scientist who is an ACSM member and can provide required visa/travel documentation - Prepare application materials (details on required documents are provided on the program page) - Submit the complete application by March 13, 2026, via the [ACSM Foundation application portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/) - Awardee must attend the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting and submit a brief report within one year of the visit --- ## Additional Information - The visit should ideally coincide with the ACSM Annual Meeting; if not, additional travel costs are the applicant's responsibility - Grants are not transferable to other host institutions - The host assists with housing and visa arrangements - Any publications or creative works resulting from the grant must acknowledge the ACSM Foundation and International Community of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/leadership-training-awards/knuttgen-international-scholar-award/) - [ACSM Foundation Funding Overview](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/) - [ACSM Foundation Home](https://acsm.org/foundation) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | 317-637-9200 | | Program Email | [foundation@acsm.org](mailto:foundation@acsm.org) (general ACSM Foundation inquiries) | | Program Page | [Howard G. “Skip” Knuttgen International Scholar Award](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/leadership-training-awards/knuttgen-international-scholar-award/) | | Foundation Leadership | [Contact ACSM Foundation Leadership](https://www.acsm.org/foundation/about/leadership) |

Howard G. “Skip” Knuttgen International Scholar Award

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