Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) is excited to announce its Research grant program to commission investigator-initiated research and to provide support for education, health, and safety research and development.
The mission of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) is to commission research in sports medicine and science and, where feasible, establish standards for athletic equipment.
Types of Grants
- Large-Grant Program: This program requires a two-phase process consisting of an initial letter of intent followed by submission of a full project application.
- Small-Grant Program: This program is for smaller single-year projects
Specific Areas of Research Interest
NOCSAE invites all investigator-initiated proposals that address NOCSAE’S core mission. Specific research topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Studies that inform existing helmet safety standards
- The mechanical and biological mechanisms of injury and recovery
- The application of developed tools and equipment for injury prevention
- Studies related to the development of new equipment safety standards
- Studies related to sport safety
Funding Information
- The NOCSAE research plan proposed by the applicant must be related to NOCSAE’s stated program interests. NOCSAE will fund awards under two separate mechanisms:
- Small pilot developmental studies that do not exceed $50,000 in direct costs for one year
- Traditional research projects that do not exceed $250,000 in direct costs over two years
Eligibility Criteria
- NOCSAE awards grants to organizations of all types (universities, colleges, small businesses, for profit, etc.) within North America.
Small-Grant Program Deadline: Full application submissions are due October 31st.
For more information, visit NOCSAE.