Stanford University's Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Agility Project Grants fund innovative, interdisciplinary research to advance the science of human performance, with a focus on collaboration and outreach.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Letter of Intent) | April 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000/year for up to 2 years (maximum $200,000 total, including indirects)
Summary: Supports early-stage, interdisciplinary research advancing the science of human performance, with emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and outreach.
Key Information: Only Stanford faculty who are Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance affiliates are eligible to apply.
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Agility Project Grants at Stanford University provide seed funding to support innovative, early-stage research projects aimed at advancing the understanding of human performance. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across physical and cognitive domains and welcomes proposals ranging from fundamental science to translational applications. Special consideration is given to projects that enhance knowledge of female athlete health and performance, as well as initiatives that strengthen and educate the broader human performance community through outreach and teaching.