ACSM, AMSSM Foundation Announce ‘Breaking Barriers’ Research Grant
Posted: September 24, 2025 in Suppliers
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Research Committee and The AMSSM Foundation announces the launch of the Breaking Barriers Research Grant, a new funding opportunity aimed at advancing health and well-being for traditionally underrepresented communities in sports medicine.
“The American College of Sports Medicine is honored to collaborate with the AMSSM Foundation on the Breaking Barriers Research Grant,” said ACSM President Carrie A. Jaworski, MD, FACSM. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing rigorous research that addresses inequities in sports medicine. Working together, we aim to contribute meaningfully to a more equitable and evidence-informed future for our field and the people we serve.”
This collaborative initiative seeks to foster innovative research that addresses gaps in care, resources, and representation across sports medicine. The Breaking Barriers award underscores both organizations’ commitment to growing the evidence base supporting historically underserved populations.
“We believe this grant will help shine a light on communities that have long been
overlooked in sports medicine research,” said AMSSM President Carly Day, MD,
FAMSSM. “By supporting investigators who are committed to closing gaps in care, we
hope to help drive meaningful change.”
Key Information:
Application Deadline: December 17, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET)
Award Announcement: April 2026
Grant Start Date: Between May 1 and September 1, 2026
Project Budget: Up to $20,000 (direct + indirect costs)
Project Timeline: Maximum of 2 years
Eligible applicants must be physician members (MD/DO or international equivalent) of either AMSSM or ACSM at the time of application. However, the Principal Investigator (PI) selected to receive the grant must maintain active membership in both AMSSM and ACSM throughout the two-year project period.
Applicants are encouraged to review the RFP here and the available templates, including the cover page, biographical sketches, and review template, before submission. Proposals that do not follow the outlined instructions will not be considered.
