Awards and Grants
Each year, NASSM bestows major awards and grants to professional and student members at the annual NASSM conference. The purpose of the awards and grants is to recognize achievements and innovations by professional and student members in the areas of research, teaching, and service. Click on the awards and grants buttons below to learn more about the nomination procedures, selection processes, and past winners.
Janet B. Parks NASSM Research Grant
The purpose of the Janet B. Parks NASSM Research Grant is to advance scholarship in sport management by providing support to NASSM members as they pursue research projects of importance to the field. Each year, grant amounts will depend upon the Treasurer’s recommendations; however, a total grant pool amount expected not to be less than $5,000 each year will be the norm. Typically, multiple grants are awarded each year; hence, applicants should anticipate a total grant pool amount of $5,000 per year to be split among the grant awardees when developing grant budgets. No more than five (5) awards will be given in a year. Grant proposals are due by March 15, 2027. Prior to submitting the grant application, please read and abide by the Operating Code for the Janet B. Parks NASSM Research Grant. Click below to upload your proposal and submit your application.
NASSM Doctoral Research Grant
The purpose of the NASSM Doctoral Research Grant is to advance scholarship in sport management by providing support to doctoral student members as they pursue projects of importance to the field and advance scholarship in the field of sport management. Each year, grant amounts will depend upon the Treasurer’s recommendations; however, a total grant pool amount expected not to be less than $5,000 per year will be the norm. Typically, multiple grants are awarded each year; thus, applicants should anticipate a total grant pool amount of $5,000 each year to be split among grant awardees when developing proposal budgets. No more than three (3) awards will be given in a year. Awards will be announced at the Annual Conference in conjunction with the conference awards banquet. All grant proposals are due by March 15, 2027. Prior to submitting the grant application, please read and abide by the Operating Code for the NASSM Doctoral Research Grant. Click below to upload your proposal and submit your application.
NASSM Service Learning Grant
The purpose of the NASSM Service Learning Grant Program is to allow students and academics to connect theoretical knowledge and organized service activities in the community by providing service-learning opportunities, scholarship, and capacity in the field. Each year, grant amounts will depend upon the Treasurer’s recommendations; however, a total grant pool amount expected not to be less than $5,000 per year will be the norm. Multiple grants are awarded each year; thus, applicants should anticipate a total grant pool amount of $5,000 each year to be split among grant awardees when developing proposal budgets. No more than three (3) awards will be given in a year. Awards will be announced at the Annual Conference in conjunction with the annual conference awards banquet. Grant proposals are due by March 15, 2027. Prior to submitting the grant application, please read and abide by the Operating Code for the NASSM Service Learning Grant. Click below to upload your proposal and submit your application.