This grant is funded by World Athletics, one of the most influential sport governing bodies, having great involvement in the Olympics and the creation of its own global events, such as the century-old World Athletics Championship.  

This grant funds human research in the area of physical activity, training and human performance relative to athletic events (e.g., track and field, road running, trail running, race walking). Besides increasing knowledge, the proposal should have a practical impact on all those who regularly participate in athletics, both for competition purposes and simply to enhance their health. The focus of the 2025 grant is promoting health and wellbeing in female track and field athletes

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be an ACSM national member in good standing before applying for funding. (This includes international applicants.) ACSM chapter membership alone does not fulfill this requirement.
• Doctoral students enrolled in full-time programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must have graduate student status at the start of and during the grant term. 
• Previous ACSM Foundation grantees must submit final grant and expenditure reports prior to receiving another grant award.

Grantees funded by this research initiative will conduct research in year one and scientific activities in year two of this grant. Additionally, grantees are required to:  

Contact the ACSM Foundation for more information.