The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) are proud to announce a new collaboration: the Breaking Barriers Research Grant. This grant opportunity is open to physician members and is designed to support innovative research focused on the health and wellbeing of traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine. The purpose of this grant mechanism is to foster research that can “break barriers” and grow the evidence base supporting historically underserved communities within sports medicine
See the full RFP for additional details on the application process, progress reports, review criteria, and templates for the cover page, biographical sketches, and review template.
All questions and clarifications related to this RFP can be directed to the AMSSM Research Program Manager, Sarah Sund: ssund@amssm.org, phone: 608-265-0027. For questions or assistance related to the application portal, contact Gretchen Patch: gpatch@acsm.org.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
