All applications will be available in mid-August, and are due on January 21st, 2000. Applications are currently available and are also due on January 21st, 2000. Not only is ACSM a great source of funding for young researchers, it is also an invaluable tool for finding other avenues to pursue. Keeping an eye on the MSSE, the Student News Bulletin, this Newsletter, will allow you to hear of funding, as it becomes available. Organizations such as the American Cancer Society, NASA, and USOC often have funds available for research in their fields.
Deadlines vary, so inquire soon and often.
Finally, contact your regional chapter for information on regional funding. More than likely, information on research grants or awards is available at your annual regional or state meetings. In short, the money is out there. ACSM and other organizations realize the importance of helping young researchers reach their potential. So inquire and apply.