NATA: Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant

NATA: Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Athletic Trainers Assn Research & Education Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: February 12, 2025

Summary

The NATA Foundation's Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant offers up to $20,000 in funding for innovative research projects in athletic training. This program is aimed at supporting new investigators who are NATA members and BOC certified athletic trainers. The grant fosters research that enhances the profession and contributes to the health and safety of physically active individuals, promoting evidence-based practices in athletic training.

Overview

NATA Foundation The NATA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), was incorporated in 1991 and established with grants from NATA and Johnson & Johnson. It is the only philanthropic 501 c(3) non-profit dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession through research and education. The Foundation’s work benefits every athletic trainer (AT) and every company associated with the profession, as well as the physically active community at large. Athletic trainers are health care professionals who can be seen on the sidelines, on the job site, on the stage, the battlefield and even in space. They collaborate with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Research Grants Thank you for your interest in the NATA Research & Education Foundation Research Grant Programs. The NATA Foundation leadership is pleased to offer programs that offers financial support for research. We are excited about the tremendous potential for growth in our profession that will come from your efforts. Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant Each year, the NATA Foundation provides funds for exceptional research projects submitted to both the Professional Research Grant Program and the Student Research Grant Program. Funding Current funding amount for the grant cycle are as follows: New Investigator - $20,000 (total cost limit) - 3 years

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Proposals in all topic areas relevant to athletic training will be considered, with the highest quality of these being chosen. An investigator may be the primary investigator on 2 grant proposals per grant cycle. New Investigator Grant Category:Principal Investigator (PI) must be a current NATA member and BOC certified athletic trainer in good standing, and hold an NPI number. PI has not received a single research/project grant greater than $50,000 (total costs) (PI or Co-PI).If you have questions about your eligibility then contact the chair of the research committee.PI must hold the academic rank no higher than assistant professor at the time of original submission or re-submission. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.