student research competition

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.

Those submitting must be enrolled as single authors in a college or university and not be currently employed in a full-time academic position at the time of submission.

The deadline for paper submissions is January 15, 2027. Questions about the Student Research Competition Award or application process should be sent to the the NASSM Academic Chair (Subject: NASSM Student Research Award).

Prior to submission, applicants must abide by the Operating Code for the Student Research Competition Award.

To submit for the competition, please click on the button below.