Paffenbarger-Blair Fund for Epidemiological Research on Physical Activity | Early Career Research Grant
The Paffenbarger-Blair Fund supports early career research on how physical activity affects health, advancing epidemiological science through the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation.
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Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: Submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per award | 2 awards per year | 12-month grant term
Summary: Supports early career researchers studying epidemiology of physical activity and its impact on health outcomes.
Key Information: ACSM national membership required at submission and throughout funding period.
Description
This grant, administered by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, is designed to encourage early career investigators to pursue research in physical activity epidemiology. The program supports projects that examine the relationship between physical activity and health outcomes, including both observational studies and randomized controlled trials addressing significant public health issues. By investing in emerging scholars, the grant aims to advance the field of exercise science and deepen understanding of how physical activity influences population health.
