Atom | Xero Shoes’ Minimal Footwear Research Grant | Doctoral Student & Early Career Grant

Due Dates (Anticipated): Anticipated: July 2026

Funding Amounts: $10,000 total | 1 award/year | 24-month grant term

Summary: Supports research on the effects of minimalist footwear on biomechanics, performance, injury, and physical activity across all ages.

Key Information: Applicants must be ACSM national members; eligibility limited to doctoral students and early career researchers.

Xero Shoes’ Minimal Footwear Research Grant | Doctoral Student & Early Career Grant