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.
Funder: American College of Sports Medicine Foundation
Due Dates: September 9, 2026 (Applications open) | November 13, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award for 12 months; two awards per year
Summary: Supports graduate students’ applied research into 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.
Description
The Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment supports applied research investigating the psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity and sport. Administered by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, the grant is intended for full-time graduate students. The late Drs. Raymond and Rosalee Weiss established the endowment to advance research into the physical, mental, and emotional health benefits of physical activity and sports; this grant focuses specifically on the psychological and emotional dimensions.
The Foundation also expects recipients to share their findings with the ACSM community. Grantees are expected to present funded research at a future ACSM Annual Meeting and provide the Foundation with copies of publications or presentations related to their funded work.
