Grant Graduate

Xero Shoes' Minimal Footwear Research Grant

American College of Sports Medicine

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
324
Days
November 7 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
Apply Now
What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proposal Details; Specific Aims; Research Strategy; Research References; PI Biosketch; IRB Approval Letter or Confirmation of Submission; Other Institutional Assurance Documents; Consultant/Collaborator Letter of Support; Publications
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
Apply Now
Save
Xero Shoes' Minimal Footwear Research Grant
Apply Now
Save
Apply Now
Save

Description

The Xero Shoes' Minimal Footwear Research Grant is funded by Xero Shoes, which specializes in lightweight minimalist footwear for walking, running and athletics. This grant will be designated for human research on the impacts of minimalist footwear on biomechanics, performance, injury, and physical activity across the lifespan. 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 or early career researchers within two years of receiving a postgraduate degree or completion of clinical training are eligible to apply. Doctoral student applicants must have graduate student status at the start of the grant term. Applicants must submit a Student Advisor Letter of Support. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Health and Medical Sciences, Sports-Related/Exercise Science
  • CheckmarkMust be affiliated with American College of Sports Medicine

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proposal Details; Specific Aims; Research Strategy; Research References; PI Biosketch; IRB Approval Letter or Confirmation of Submission; Other Institutional Assurance Documents; Consultant/Collaborator Letter of Support; Publications
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
For more info, please visit our site