[American College of Sports Medicine Foundation](https://www.acsm.org/foundation)

April 2026 | March 2027

$500 travel award; 1 award per year; one-time, non-renewable

Supports outstanding student basic science research with funding to present at the ACSM Annual Meeting.

Applicant must be a student ACSM national member and first author of an accepted basic science abstract.

--- ## Description The Science Integration & Leadership Committee (SILC) Basic Science Travel Award recognizes and supports exceptional student research in basic science by providing a $500 travel stipend to attend and present work at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting. This award is designed to encourage student engagement and excellence in the basic sciences within the field of sports medicine. The recipient is selected based on the overall impact and quality of their research study. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (anticipated submission deadline) - March 2027 (anticipated submission deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $500 travel award (one-time, non-renewable) - 1 award given per year --- ## Eligibility - Must be an ACSM national member in good standing prior to application (chapter membership alone does not qualify). - Must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or medical student; applicants with any terminal degree (PhD, EdD, MD, DPH, etc.) at the time of application are ineligible. - Must be the first author and presenter of an abstract accepted in the basic science category at the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Previous recipients of the SILC Basic Science Award are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit an application through the [ACSM Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/). - Applicants must ensure their abstract is accepted in the basic science category for the ACSM Annual Meeting. - Required to attend the Basic Science Reception at the ACSM Annual Meeting for award recognition. - Encouraged to attend the ACSM Honors reception at the meeting. --- ## Additional Information - Award funds are issued directly to individuals and may be considered taxable income under U.S. federal law. - Applicants are responsible for consulting a tax professional if needed. - Only one award is given per year. --- ## External Links - [Program Description & Application](https://acsm.org/altai-pages/member-hub/career-resources/grant-travel-award-applications/travel-awards/silc/) - [ACSM Foundation Funding Opportunities](https://acsm.org/foundation/funding/research-program-grants/) - [ACSM Membership Information](https://acsm.org/membership/join/) - [ACSM Application Portal](https://acsm.secure-platform.com/site/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |---------------------|----------------------------|---------------| | Laura Young, PhD | lyoung@acsm.org | 317-637-9200 | | ACSM Foundation | [Contact Page](https://www.acsm.org/foundation/about/leadership) | |

Science Integration & Leadership Committee Basic Science Travel Award

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