Graduate Student Research Grant Program
Forecasted
The NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program funds graduate-level research on the psychosocial experiences of college student-athletes and the role of intercollegiate athletics.
Funder: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per award; typically 4 awards annually; one-time, nonrenewable; funds paid to the recipient’s institution.
Summary: Supports graduate student research on intercollegiate athletics and the psychosocial experiences of college student-athletes.
Key Information: Only full-time graduate students at active or reclassifying NCAA member institutions are eligible; research must be in the social or behavioral sciences.
Description
The NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program provides financial support for graduate-level research projects that examine the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education and the psychosocial experiences of college student-athletes. The program encourages rigorous, peer-reviewed studies that inform practice and policy within the academic and athletic communities. Research funded through this grant is expected to advance the understanding of the student-athlete experience and contribute to the empirical knowledge base relevant to NCAA member institutions.
