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

March 2027 (International Student Award)

$1,000 per award; typically 3 awards per year; funds intended for travel expenses to ACSM Annual Meeting.

Supports outstanding non-U.S. students presenting research at the ACSM Annual Meeting by providing travel funding.

--- ## Description The International Student Award is designed to recognize and support outstanding research conducted by students from countries outside of the United States. The award provides financial assistance to help recipients travel to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, where they present their scholarly work. Selection is based on the scientific quality of research in either basic or applied science, with the overarching goal of fostering international collaboration and showcasing global student research at the ACSM event. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected application deadline for International Student Award) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $1,000, intended to offset travel expenses for attending and presenting at the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Typically, 3 awards are given per year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a current ACSM national member in good standing (chapter membership alone is not sufficient). - Open to students enrolled full-time in academic programs outside the United States. - Applicants must not hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, MD, DPH, etc.) at the time of application. - Applicants must be the first author and presenter of an abstract accepted for presentation at the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Applicants must not currently reside in the United States. - Previous recipients of the International Student Award are not eligible to apply. --- ## Application Process - Applicants must submit an application through the [ACSM Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/). - Required materials typically include: - Proof of ACSM national membership - Confirmation of full-time student status - Evidence of accepted abstract for ACSM Annual Meeting (where applicant is first author and presenter) - Only one application per cycle is permitted; late or multiple submissions are not accepted. - Winners are encouraged to attend the ACSM Honors event at the Annual Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Awards issued directly to individuals are considered taxable income under U.S. federal tax law; recipients may receive a Form 1099-MISC if total annual payments exceed $600. - Consult a tax professional regarding the impact of this award on your individual tax situation. - The award is strictly for travel expenses related to attending and presenting at the ACSM Annual Meeting. --- ## External Links - [International Student Award Program Page](https://acsm.org/altai-pages/member-hub/career-resources/grant-travel-award-applications/travel-awards/international-student/) - [ACSM Foundation Grant & Award Opportunities](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/research-program-grants/) - [ACSM Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/) - [Travel & Research Award Descriptions](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/travel-award-descriptions/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |--------------|---------| | General Inquiries | [ACSM Foundation Contact Page](https://www.acsm.org/foundation/about/leadership) | | Phone | 317-637-9200 | | Email | foundation@acsm.org |

International Student Award

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