NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program
The NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program funds graduate research on intercollegiate athletics and student-athlete psychosocial experiences at NCAA member schools.
Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per award; one-time, nonrenewable; typically four recipients annually
Summary: Supports graduate student research on intercollegiate athletics and the psychosocial experiences of college student-athletes at NCAA member institutions.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and requirements may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program provides funding to graduate students for research focused on the role of intercollegiate athletics within higher education and the psychosocial experiences of college student-athletes. The program aims to advance empirical knowledge that informs decision-making for NCAA member institutions, athletics administrators, and student-athletes. Eligible projects are expected to be rigorous, peer-reviewed studies in the social or behavioral sciences, with results that contribute to the broader understanding of college athletics.
