Deadline: 31-Oct-25
The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) is accepting submissions for its Small and Large Grant Programs to commission research, establish standards for athletic equipment and encourage the dissemination of research findings on sport injury and prevention.
Accordingly, the intent of the NOCSAE grant programs is to commission investigator-initiated research and to provide support for education, health, and safety research and development.
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
- Small Grant – Pilot developmental studies that do not exceed $50,000 in direct costs for one year.
- Large Grant – Traditional research projects that do not exceed $250,000 in direct costs over two years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants
- NOCSAE awards grants to organizations of all types (universities, colleges, small businesses, for profit, etc.) within North America. The grant mechanisms allow an investigator to define the scientific focus or objective of the research based on a particular area of interest and competence.
Deadline
- Large-Grant Program
- The Letter of Intent is due June 30th.
- Full application submissions are due October 31st.
- Small-Grant Program
- Applications are due October 31st.
For more information, visit NOCSAE.