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

March 13, 2026

$2,000 per award; up to 10 awards per year

Supports students and postdocs with travel costs to present biomechanics and neural control of movement research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

Applicants must be ACSM national members; previous recipients are not eligible.

--- ## Description The Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award, sponsored by the De Luca Foundation and administered by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, provides travel funding to students and post-doctoral fellows. The purpose is to support emerging scholars in biomechanics and neural control of movement, enabling them to present their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting. The award honors Dr. Joseph Hamill’s legacy and aims to foster professional development and scientific exchange for those with limited access to financial resources. --- ## Due Dates - March 13, 2026: Submission deadline (applications close) for the Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $2,000. - Up to 10 awards are granted annually. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be ACSM national members in good standing prior to applying (chapter membership does not suffice). - Open to: - Students enrolled in full-time programs. - Post-doctoral fellows within two years of receiving a postgraduate degree or completing clinical training. - Applicants must be the first author and presenter of an accepted abstract on biomechanics and neural control of movement at the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Previous recipients of the Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [ACSM Foundation Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/). - You must sign in with your ACSM ID; membership is required at the time of application. - Prepare to submit proof of ACSM membership, abstract acceptance, and relevant personal information. - Winners are encouraged to attend the ACSM Honors at the Annual Meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Awards are issued directly to individuals and may be considered taxable income in the U.S. (Form 1099-MISC issued if total annual funds exceed $600). - The award is specifically for travel expenses to the ACSM Annual Meeting for presenting research in biomechanics and neural control of movement. - Sponsored by the De Luca Foundation with a five-year funding commitment. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Award Details](https://acsm.org/altai-pages/member-hub/career-resources/grant-travel-award-applications/travel-awards/hamill/) - [Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/) - [ACSM Foundation Funding Opportunities](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/travel-award-descriptions/) - [De Luca Foundation](https://www.delucafoundation.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | ACSM Foundation | [foundation@acsm.org](mailto:foundation@acsm.org) | | Phone | 317-637-9200 | | ACSM Foundation Leadership | [Contact Page](https://www.acsm.org/foundation/about/leadership) | ---

Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award

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