Student Research Competition Award

The purpose of the Student Research Competition Award is to recognize a student’s extraordinary research in the field of sport management. To be eligible for this competition, students must be enrolled in a college or university and not be employed in a full-time academic position at the submission deadline. Students may only submit one paper for this competition, and if accepted for presentation, this paper will count toward the two-presentation maximum for the annual NASSM Conference. The winner of the competition will have an opportunity to present the research at the President’s Luncheon of the NASSM Conference or a designated timeslot and space of significance. The deadline for paper submissions is January 15, 2026. Questions about the Student Research Competition Award or application process should be sent to the the NASSM Academic Chair (TBA, Subject: NASSM Student Research Award). Prior to submission, applicants must abide by the Operating Code for the Student Research Competition Award. Click below to upload your paper and submit your application.

Previous winners who have achieved select NASSM awards or distinctions are highlighted with badges:

Earle F. Zeigler Lecture Award Winner =🏆
Distinguished Research Award = 🖋️
Joy DeSensi Diversity Award for Inclusive Excellence = 🎨
Garth Paton Distinguished Service Award = ⚒️
Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award = 🍎
NASSM Research Fellow = ⭐
NASSM SMEJ Fellow = 📚

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.