Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Agility Project Grants
Seed grants from Stanford support innovative, interdisciplinary research on physical and cognitive human performance, with special emphasis on female athlete health and cross-disciplinary approaches.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: July 7, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) submission deadline | October 23, 2026: Full proposal submission deadline (invited teams)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for up to 2 years (max $200,000 total, inclusive of 8% infrastructure charge)
Summary: Seed grants for early-stage, interdisciplinary research on human performance, including physical and cognitive domains, with emphasis on innovative science and outreach.
Key Information: LOI is required; only selected teams will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Description
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Agility Project Grants provide seed funding to support early-stage, interdisciplinary research projects that advance the science of human performance, broadly defined to include both physical and cognitive aspects. The program encourages fundamental scientific exploration, translational research, and innovative outreach or teaching initiatives that strengthen the human performance community. Projects enhancing knowledge of female athlete health and performance are especially encouraged. Cross-disciplinary teams using diverse methodologies are highly valued, and proposals from all Stanford University departments are welcome.
