The New Investigator Award recognizes early career researchers who, as a consequence of their educational background/training and quality of initial independent research productivity, have begun and are likely to continue to make a significant contribution to knowledge in basic or clinical exercise science or sports medicine.

Eligibility: 

• • Applicants must be an ACSM national member in good standing before applying. ACSM chapter membership alone does not fulfill this requirement.  
  • Open to early career members within six years of receiving a postgraduate degree or completion of medical residency.  
  • Applicants cannot hold a position higher than assistant professor.  
  • Applicants must be the first author and presenter of a poster accepted at the ACSM Annual Meeting. This excludes dissertation research.  
  • Previous recipients of the New Investigator Award are not eligible to apply.

Award Requirements:   

• Winners must attend the ACSM Honors at the ACSM Annual Meeting; one complimentary ticket will be provided. 

Please contact the ACSM Foundation with questions regarding this award.