Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment | Graduate Student Research Grant
Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment | Graduate Student Research Grant supports graduate students’ applied research to understand the psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity and sport.
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Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Submissions open) | November 13, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award for 12 months; 2 awards annually
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting applied research on the psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity and sport.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time graduate students and ACSM national members in good standing before applying.
Description
The American College of Sports Medicine Foundation’s Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment supports applied research investigating the psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity and sport. Established by the late Drs. Raymond and Rosalee Weiss, the endowment has a broader purpose of advancing research into the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of physical activity and sports. This graduate student grant focuses specifically on the psychological and emotional dimensions of those benefits.
The program supports full-time graduate students and connects their funded work with the ACSM scientific community. Grantees are expected to present their research at a future ACSM Annual Meeting and share related publications or presentations with the Foundation.
