Doctoral Student Research Grant

Doctoral Student Research Grant is sponsored by NSCA Foundation. This grant program funds graduate research in strength and conditioning consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Doctoral level awards require a graduate faculty member as a mentor.

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SearchPage The NSCA Foundation is committed to promoting inclusivity in the strength and conditioning community by offering a diverse range of grant opportunities. Beyond research grants, our support extends to coaching advancement grants, ensuring that all members of the NSCA community have access to opportunities.

Our funding initiatives cover a wide spectrum, catering to military personnel, personal trainers, undergraduates, graduates, and individuals across the career spectrum, from young investigators to senior professionals. If you have a proposal for the NSCA Foundation’s Directed Research Grant, please submit your idea via email to Foundation@nsca. com.

"Having access to such funding was a key component in fostering collaborative research between the academic faculty and intercollegiate athletics."

2016 Senior Investigator Grant Recipient Dr. Martin Dietze-Hermosa 2021 Graduate Research Grant-Doctoral Recipient Coaching Advancement Grants & Scholarships Coaching Advancement Grants Open Annually November 1 and Close February 15 @ 11:59am (MTN) * *Please note that Award distribution is subject to change based on funding availability. RSCC Scholarship Opens April 1 and remains open until all funds have been distrbuted.

The NSCA-CPT® Support Grant will be given to up and coming fitness professionals with the goal of joining the personal training fitness industry.

The Grant will allocate funding to 1 recipient annually for the following items (total value of $1,400): · NSCA-CPT® Certification · NSCA Essentials of Personal Training, 2ed · NSCA Professional Membership or Student Membership (If the applicant is already a member this does not serve as a renewal fee, it is for first time members only.) · Training the Older Adult Certification (3. 8 NSCA CEU Approved) 1.

Training the Older Adult (TOA) Course-(10 Week Online Education Course Geared Toward Training Older Adults) valued at $599 Value (2. 0 CEU) 2. TOA Through the Trainer's Eyes Anatomy Course (two-week Online anatomy course designed for personal trainers) valued at $99 Value (.

6 CEU) 3. TOA Physical Limitations Webinar Series (eight-week Online education course geared toward training clients with injuries) valued at $175 Value (1. 2 CEU) 1.

Applicant must not currently have a NSCA-CPT® 2. Complete the application in its entirety (Essays/CPR/etc.) 3. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee or employee's family member or Training the Older Adult employee or family member.

*You must be an NSCA member or an International Affiliate member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant The NSCA Foundation and USA Weightlifting, have partnered together and established the Dr. Richard Borden Coaching Advancement Grant. Dr. Richard Borden was one of the longest-serving NSCA Board members in the NSCA history.

Dr. Borden was a USA Weightlifting International Coach, the highest recognized level of Coaching achievement by USA Weightlifting and a Category 1 International Referee, the highest level of Referee under the International Weightlifting Federation.

The grant will be available to current NSCA Members who are NOT yet certified or have previously been certified by the NSCA in any form and those who are currently USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaches looking to advance their education.

The grant will cover the recipient to take their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®), NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®), Certified Special Population Specialist® (CSPS®), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® (TSAC-F®) (1 certification only), and a USA Weightlifting Level 2 Course.

The grant does not cover exam retesting fees if you have previously failed an exam, or if you obtain the grant and fail the exam. The Board of Directors, Grant Review Committee, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate, and NSCAF employees and their families are not eligible to receive this grant. Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Grant Review Committee for each application include: 3.

Coaches Information/Qualifications 5. Program Funding Sources/Financials 1. All applicants must be NSCA or an International Affiliate member & USA weightlifting members at the time of application and award 2.

A current USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (in good standing) at the application deadline *You must be an NSCA member or an International Affiliate member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Emerging Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Scholarship The Emerging Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC) Scholarship will support and empower first time RSCC's by eliminating the financial barrier associated with initial certification and professional development. A first-come, first-served initiative providing financial support to 28 newly credentialed RSCCs annually.

This program aims to foster growth in the profession by investing in its future leaders. First-time RSCC Applicant Completed/Submitted RSCC Application and selected " Would you like to be considered for an NSCA Foundation RSCC Scholarship that would fund your 1st year as an RSCC Coach?"

Applications open April 1 and close once all 28 scholarships are awarded (First-come, first-served basis) Military CSCS® Support Grant The Military CSCS® Support Grant is designated for current or retired Military members and Veterans (ABCANZ Military group or NATO) to take an NSCA Exam Prep and sit for a CSCS® exam. The exam prep course and the CSCS test must be completed within 1 year from the time of award notification.

Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Grant Review Committee for each application include: 2. Any NSCA Certifications (NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer® (NSCA-CPT®), Certified Special Population Specialist® (CSPS®), or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator® (TSAC-F®)) 3. Related Strength & Conditioning Experience (Education, Employment, Internships) 4.

Letters of Recommendation *You must be an NSCA member or an International Affiliate member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Open Annually November 1 and Close February 15 @ 11:59am (MTN) * *Please note that Award distribution is subject to change based on funding availability. Concept2 Armed Forces Equipment Grant Concept2 Armed Forces Equipment Grant: For NSCA Members seeking to improve mental and physical well-being through physical activity for disabled veterans and members of the armed forces ($5,000).

Application must be completed The applicant must be a member of the NSCA and show they’re working with the specific tactical population of the grant applying for The applicant has not won this award previously United States based applicant The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee or employee's family member, or an employee or family member of Hammer Strength Life Fitness.

Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Review Committee for each application include: Coaches Information/Qualifications Funding Sources/Financials Current available Equipment Number of individuals served *You must be an NSCA member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Concept2 Fire Service Agency Equipment Grant Concept2 Fire Service Agency Equipment Grant: For NSCA Members seeking to improve the Health and well-being of Fire Service Agency Members (career and volunteer) (one grant up to $5,000).

Application must be completed The applicant must be a member of the NSCA and show they’re working with the specific tactical population of the grant applying for The applicant has not won this award previously United States based applicant The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee or employee's family member, or an employee or family member of Hammer Strength Life Fitness.

Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Review Committee for each application include: Coaches Information/Qualifications Funding Sources/Financials Current available Equipment Number of individuals served *You must be an NSCA member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Concept2 Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Concept2 Law Enforcement Equipment Grant: For NSCA Members seeking to improve the Health and well-being of Law Enforcement Agency Members (one grant up to $5,000).

Application must be completed The applicant must be a member of the NSCA and show they’re working with the specific tactical population of the grant applying for The applicant has not won this award previously United States based applicant The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee or employee's family member, or an employee or family member of Hammer Strength Life Fitness.

Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Review Committee for each application include: Coaches Information/Qualifications Funding Sources/Financials Current available Equipment Number of individuals served *You must be an NSCA member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . DC Blocks Law Enforcement Equipment Support Grant DC Blocks Law Enforcement Strength Training Equipment Support Grant is in honor of the Belleville, Illinois Police Officers who supported Derrick Crass during his return to the Olympics for a 2nd time in 1988.

The DC Blocks equipment grant hopes to enable Law Enforcement Officers to improve their health and safety on the job through increased strength, power, and defensive tactics training, subsequently protecting and serving their communities more effectively. One equipment grant up to $5,000 will be awarded annually for all DC Blocks® products. DC Blocks are changing the way the world trains.

All products are sustainable, versatile, virtually indestructible, made in the USA, and have a lifetime warranty.

Application must be completed The applicant must be a member of the NSCA and be employed by a Law Enforcement Agency in the United States The applicant has not won this award previously United States based applicant The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA affiliate employee or employee’s family member, or an employee or family member of DC Blocks, Inc. Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Coaching Advancement Grant & Assistantship Committee for each application include: Law Enforcement Station information Funding sources/financials Current available equipment Number of Law Enforcement Officers Community population served by the Law Enforcement Agency *You must be an NSCA member to apply.

Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca. com .

Hammer Strength High School Equipment Grant Hammer Strength, part of the Life Fitness Family of Brands, is a leading manufacturer of performance strength training equipment designed to withstand the most intense workouts. Built to a higher standard, Hammer Strength equipment is tested to exceed industry standards to offer the tools needed to build champions.

The Hammer Strength portfolio includes heavy-duty racks and rigs, benches, selectorized equipment, and a wide variety of accessories for endless training possibilities. The Hammer Strength – Life Fitness Equipment Grant enables High School's to improve and enhance the overall opportunity to train their student-athletes.

Up to one equipment grant up to $18,500 will be awarded annually (Option 1: 3-HD Athletic Half racks, 3-HD Athletic Benches or Option 2: 2-HD Athletic Half Racks, 2-HD Athletic Benches, Hammer Round Rubber Plates-12-45lb, 4-25lb, 4-10lb, 4-5lb, 4-2. 5lb, 2- Hammer Olympic Bars). 1.

Application must be completed 2. The applicant must be a member of the NSCA and employed by a High School in the United States 3. United States based applicant 4.

The applicant has not won this award previously 5. The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee or employee's family member, or an employee or family member of Hammer Strength Life Fitness. Items judged by the NSCA Foundation Review Committee for each application include: 3.

Coaches Information/Qualifications 5. Funding Sources/Financials 6. Current available Equipment 7.

Number of athletes/teams served *You must be an NSCA member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . LOI Submission Opens: August 1 LOI Submission Deadline: October 15 (11:59 am MTN) Review Period for LOIs: October 15 – December 1 Notification of Selected Applicants: First week in December Due to the high volume of LOIs received, we are unable to provide individualized or detailed feedback.

Ensure your LOI clearly addresses each evaluation criterion listed in the LOI Instructions, as these elements guide reviewer decisions for full proposal invitations. We also recommend reviewing the LOI Best Practices video on NSCA TV for additional guidance.

Full Proposal Preparation: First week in December–February 15 at ( 11:59 am MTN) Full Proposal Submission Deadline: February 15 at (11:59 am MTN) Applications assigned to Grant Reviewers by Grant Committee (~1-2 weeks) Applications reviewed by Grant Reviewers (~3-5 weeks) Applications move forward to Grant Panel for final review (~2-4 weeks) Final applicants move forward to NSCA Foundation Board for review/approval at the annual Spring meeting Applicants notified of award status Prepare and Submit Your LOI: Submit your LOI starting August 1 Prepare/Submit Full Proposal: If selected, applicants will have from the first week in December to February 15 (11:59 am MTN) to prepare their full prorposal * *Please note that Award distribution is subject to change based on funding availability.

Up to two grants, no more than $25,000 USD each, may be awarded annually (no indirect costs). Investigators may budget for student salary support, project-related travel, travel to the NSCA National Conference, and open-access publication fees. Awardees of these grants will be expected to showcase their findings at the NSCA National Conference at a time specifically reserved for NSCA Foundation presentations.

This expense must be budgeted for in the proposal. Both faculty members and graduate students may apply for the NSCA Foundation Directed Research Grant, but student projects must involve mentorship from a full-time faculty member with graduate faculty status.

If your Letter of Intent (LOI) is approved, research grant applications will require the following documentation for submission: Cover Letter, Proposal Structure (Rationale, Specific Aims, Experimental Design, and Methodology, Reference List), Itemized Budget, Budget Justification, and currently available resources. A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories.

Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted. The Directed Research Grant timeline can be up to 24 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension with NSCA Foundation Grant Committee approval. The NSCA Board of Directors will determine the directed research topic annually.

If you have a proposal for the NSCA Foundation’s Directed Research Grant, please submit your idea via email to Foundation@nsca. com. Specific Requirements are listed below: 1.

Completed Application. 2. The research topic must be related to the Directed Research topic.

3. Purpose and scope must fall within the mission of the NSCA. 4.

Student Investigators must be full-time status. 5. All applicants must be members of the NSCA or an International Affiliate member at the time of the application and Award.

6. Student Investigators must have a Faculty Mentor who is a full-time faculty member with graduate faculty status for their project. 7.

Additional project co-investigators do not have to be members of the NSCA. 8. Applicant has not won this award twice previously.

9. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA Affiliate employee, or employee's family member. Awarded funds are not paid directly to the recipient; they are released to the academic institution or organization.

*You must be an NSCA member or an International Affiliate member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . Proposed studies must be performed at the applicant's academic institution where the IRB was or will be acquired. If the applicant needs to utilize equipment or a lab off-site, justification must be made.

All requests are subject to approval by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee. *A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted.

2020: The Impact of Strength and Conditioning Coaches or programs in a high school setting 2021: This Grant will not be funded for the 2021 Grant Cycle 2024: Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking 2025: From the Lab to the Field: Replicating Research in Practical Settings 2026: Strength and Conditioning in Aging Populations Graduate Student Research Grant | Masters This grant program funds Graduate research in strength and conditioning that is consistent with the mission of the NSCA.

Graduate Research Grants are awarded at the Master’s level and require that a Graduate faculty member serves as a Faculty Mentor. Master’s Student Research Grant proposals are not to exceed $7,500 USD (indirect costs, travel, and salary are not supported). Eligible candidates must be actively pursuing their Master's degree at the time of application.

Applicants for Student Investigator research grants must have graduate student status during the term of the grant to be considered for funding. At the time of the application deadline, Student Investigator applicants must be a member of the NSCA. All designated Faculty Mentors must have maintained continuous NSCA membership for at least one year prior to the grant application deadline as verified by the NSCA office.

Project timelines are for a maximum of 18 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension following approval from the NSCA Foundation’s Grant Committee.

If your Letter of Intent (LOI) is approved, research grant applications will require the following documentation for submission: Cover Letter, Proposal Structure (Rationale, Specific Aims, Experimental Design, and Methodology, Reference List), Itemized Budget, Budget Justification, and currently available resources. *Salaries may not be included in your proposal.

This includes outsourcing technical support (nurses, techs, Coaches, trainers, etc.) A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted. Your status as a student when applying must be the same as the status at the time of the award.

Graduate Student Investigator applicants must be full-time students and members of the NSCA or International Affiliate member at the time of the application and award. Student Investigator applicants must be pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree related to the field of strength and conditioning. A full-time university faculty member with graduate faculty status must serve as a Faculty Mentor on the project.

This individual must have concurrent NSCA or International Affiliate membership for one year prior to the date of application submission and at the time of the award. Faculty Mentors are expected to take responsibility and be accountable for successful project completion while fostering a positive learning environment for the student applicant.

The purpose and scope of the project must fall within the mission of the NSCA and have relevance to the field of strength and conditioning. The Student Investigator (applicant) has not won this award twice previously. The applicant is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, Grant Panel, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA affiliate employee or employee's family member.

Awarded funds are not paid directly to the recipient; they are released to the academic institution or organization. Proposed studies must be performed at the applicant's academic institution where the IRB was or will be acquired. If the applicant needs to utilize equipment or a lab off-site justification must be made.

All requests are subject to approval by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee. *You must be an NSCA member or International Affiliate member to apply. Being certified does not make you a member.

If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca. com . *A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories.

Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted. Graduate Student Research Grant | Doctoral This grant program funds Graduate research in strength and conditioning that is consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Graduate Research Grants are awarded at the Doctoral level and require that a Graduate faculty member serve as Faculty Mentor.

Doctoral Student Research Grant proposals are not to exceed $15,000 USD (indirect costs, travel, and salary are not supported). Eligible candidates must be actively pursuing their Doctoral degree at the time of application, which may include ABD status. At the time of the application deadline, Student Investigators must be a member of the NSCA or an NSCA International Affiliate.

All designated Faculty Mentors must have maintained continuous NSCA membership or an NSCA International Affiliate for at least one year prior to the grant application deadline as verified by the NSCA office. Project timelines are for a maximum of 18 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension following approval from the NSCA Foundation’s Board of Directors.

If your Letter of Intent (LOI) is approved, research grant applications will require the following documentation for submission: Cover Letter, Proposal Structure (Rationale, Specific Aims, Experimental Design, and Methodology, Reference List), Itemized Budget, Budget Justification, and currently available resources. *Salaries may not be included in your proposal.

This includes outsourcing technical support (nurses, techs, Coaches, trainers, etc.) A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted. Student Investigators must be full-time students and members of the NSCA or an International Affiliate at the time of the application and award.

Student Investigators must be pursuing a Doctoral degree related to the field of strength and conditioning. A full-time university faculty member with graduate faculty status must serve as a Faculty Mentor on the project. This individual must have concurrent NSCA or an International Affiliate membership for one year prior to the date of application submission and at the time of the award.

Faculty Mentors are expected to take responsibility and be accountable for successful project completion while fostering a positive learning environment for the student applicant. The purpose and scope of the project must fall within the mission of the NSCA and have relevance to the field of strength and conditioning. Student Investigator applicants are ineligible to apply if they have won this award twice previously.

Student Investigator is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Committee, Grant Panel, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA/NSCA affiliate employee or employee's family member. Awarded funds are not paid directly to the recipient; they are released to the academic institution or organization. Proposed studies must be performed at the applicant's academic institution where the IRB was or will be acquired.

If the applicant needs to utilize equipment or a lab off-site justification must be made. All requests are subject to approval by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee. *You must be an NSCA member or International Affiliate member to apply.

Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca. com .

*A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted.

Early Career Investigator Research Grant This grant program funds individuals employed by nonprofit research organizations (higher education institutions, research institutes, hospitals, or other recognized independent research organizations) who are within five (5) years (<1,825 days) from the conferral of their Doctorate degree (Ph. D. , MD degree, or equivalent).

The purpose and specific aims of the research project must be consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Applicants must have been a continuous NSCA Member at least one year prior to the application deadline as verified by the NSCA office. The maximum award is $20,000.

*Salaries may not be included in your proposal. This includes outsourcing technical support (nurses, techs, coaches, trainers, etc.). The timeline can be up to 24 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension with NSCA Foundation Board approval.

1. Completed Application. 2.

Individuals must have concurrent NSCA membership for one year prior to the date of application submission and be a member at the time of the award. a. The individual is within 5 years from receiving their Doctoral degree (<1,825 days) 3.

The purpose and scope of the research project must fall within the mission of the NSCA. 4. The applicant has not won this award twice previously.

5. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA employee or employee's family member. Awarded funds are not paid directly to the recipient; they are released to the academic institution or organization.

Proposed studies must be performed at the applicant's academic institution where the IRB was acquired. If the applicant needs to utilize equipment or a lab off-site justification must be made. All requests are subject to approval by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee.

New in 2021-Undergraduate and Graduate Level student salaries may be included in your proposal with proper justification of salary amount and need for support. All applications must use the NSCA Foundation templates. Applicants must include the NSCA Foundation Biographical Sketch for the PI, Co-Pi(&lsquo;s), and any key personnel who are critical to completing the study.

Justification of key personnel is required. All applications must have a completed NSCA Foundation Budget. Other templates and biosketches will not be accepted or reviewed and the application will be administratively rejected, and thus not be considered for funding.

*You must be a MEMBER to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . *A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted.

Mid-Career Investigator Research Grant This grant program funds individuals employed by nonprofit research organizations (higher education institutions, research institutes, hospitals, or other recognized independent research organizations) who are within five (5) years and 1 day (>1,826 days) to ten (10) years (<3,650) from the conferral of their Doctorate degree (Ph. D. , MD degree, or equivalent).

The purpose and specific aims of the research project must be consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Applicants must have been a continuous NSCA Member at least one year prior to the application deadline as verified by the NSCA office. The maximum award is $25,000 plus indirect costs at a rate of up to 20% (travel and salary are not supported).

Example: The grant is up to $25,000 plus indirect costs ($25K + $5K=$25K). Indirect costs must be accounted for in the requested funding amount and budget justification within the application. *Salaries may not be included in your proposal.

This includes outsourcing technical support (nurses, techs, coaches, trainers, etc.). The timeline can be up to 24 months, with the possibility of a 6-month extension with NSCA Foundation Board approval.

Individuals must have concurrent NSCA membership for one year prior to the date of application submission and be a member at the time of the award within five (5) years and 1 day (>1,826 days) to ten (10) years (<3,650) from the conferral of their Doctorate degree (Ph. D. , MD degree, or equivalent) The purpose and scope of the research project must fall within the mission of the NSCA.

The applicant has not won this award twice previously. Is not a current member of the NSCA Foundation Board of Directors, Grant Review Committee, NSCA Board of Directors, NSCA employee or employee's family member. Awarded funds are not paid directly to the recipient; they are released to the academic institution or organization.

Proposed studies must be performed at the applicant's academic institution where the IRB was acquired. If the applicant needs to utilize equipment or a lab off-site justification must be made. All requests are subject to approval by the NSCA Foundation Grant Committee.

New in 2021-Undergraduate and Graduate Level student salaries may be included in your proposal with proper justification of salary amount and need for support. All applications must use the NSCA Foundation templates. Applicants must include the NSCA Foundation Biographical Sketch for the PI, Co-Pi(&lsquo;s), and any key personnel who are critical to completing the study.

Justification of key personnel is required. All applications must have a completed NSCA Foundation Budget. Other templates and biosketches will not be accepted or reviewed and the application will be administratively rejected, and thus not be considered for funding.

*You must be a MEMBER to apply. Being certified does not make you a member. If you do not know if you have a membership, contact membership@nsca.

com . *A proposal may not be submitted to multiple categories. Your proposal will only be considered for the category it was submitted.

Senior Investigator Research Grant LOI Submission Opens: August 1 LOI Submission Deadline: October 15 (11:59 am MTN) Review Period for LOIs: October 15 – December 1 Notification of Selected Applicants: First week in December *Due to the high volume of LOIs received, we are unable to provide individualized or detailed feedback.

Ensure your LOI clearly addresses each evaluation criterion listed in the LOI Instructions, as these elements guide reviewer decisions for full proposal invitations. We also recommend reviewing the LOI Best Practices video on NSCA TV for additional guidance.

This grant program funds individuals employed by nonprofit research organizations (higher education institutions, research institutes, hospitals, or other recognized independent research organizations) who are greater than ten (10) years and one day (>3,651 days) from the conferral of their Doctorate degree (PhD, MD degree, or equivalent).

The purpose and specific aims of the research project must be consistent with the mission of the NSCA. Applicants must have been a continuous NSCA