Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award
This award funds students and postdocs to present biomechanics and neural control research at the ACSM Annual Meeting, supporting emerging scholars in advancing human movement science.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application, projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,000 per recipient; typically 10 awards annually
Summary: Supports students and postdocs with travel costs to present biomechanics and neural control research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members and first authors of accepted abstracts; previous recipients are ineligible.
Description
The Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award, sponsored by the De Luca Foundation and administered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation, provides financial support to students and post-doctoral fellows for travel expenses to present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. The award specifically targets research in biomechanics and neural control of movement. It honors Dr. Joseph Hamill’s contributions to the field and aims to increase access for emerging scholars to participate in this premier scientific event.
