Small and Large Research Grant Program

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. 

1) Large-Grant Program 
This 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.
•    The Letter of Intent [required] is due June 30, 2024.
•    Full application submissions are due October 31st.

2) Small-Grant Program
•    Applications are due October 31st.
•    This program is for smaller single-year projects with a maximum budget of $50,000

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

Projects funded by NOCSAE typically address 1-2 well-developed and specific aims.

Proposals related specifically to product development are not appropriate and will not be accepted. Pojects analyzing athletic performance are also not appropriate.

 

Deadlines:
Large-Grant Program 
•    The Letter of Intent [required] is due June 30, 2024.
•    Full application submissions are due October 31st.

Small-Grant Program
•    Applications are due October 31st.

NOCSAE will fund awards under two separate mechanisms: 
Small pilot developmental studies that do not exceed $50,000 in direct costs for one year. 
Traditional research projects that do not exceed $250,000 in direct costs over two years.