National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment – Large Grant

Overview

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. Accordingly, the intent of the NOCSAE grant program is to commission investigator-initiated research and to provide support for education, health, and safety research and development. The NOCSAE research plan proposed by the applicant must be related to NOCSAE’s stated program interests. 

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

Large grant program requires a two-phase process consisting of an initial letter of intent followed by submission of a full project application. The research director will review all letters of intent and the NOCSAE board of directors will vote on which letters to move forward for a full application submission.

Proposals related specifically to product development are not appropriate and will not be accepted.

Projects analyzing athletic performance are also not appropriate.

The Letter of Intent is due June 30th.

Full application submissions are due October 31st.

Project duration: 2 years

Submit the forms by email to Kim D. Barber Foss, PhD ATC; [email protected].  
The final decision for funding is made by the NOCSAE Board of Directors at the Winter Board Meeting.