The NIRSA Research Grant Program
Research grants support original, scholarly research that advance the knowledge base and practices within the field of collegiate recreation. Grant award amounts will be based on the needs of individual projects.
Eligibility & Procedures
Grant Eligibility
All funded research projects must be conducted either at or for NIRSA member institutions. Applications from students must be supported by faculty or staff sponsors who have agreed to oversee the proposed research. Applicants do not need to be NIRSA members. Collaborative, multi-institutional projects and those involving historically underrepresented groups will be given special consideration. Proposals should focus on the priorities identified in the NIRSA Research Agenda.
Application Procedures
Please refer to the Research Grant Application Guidelines prior to preparing a proposal. To apply for one of these prestigious grants, or for further information about the NIRSA Research Grant Program, please contact nirsa.research@nirsa.org.