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The NIRSA Research Grant Program  

NIRSA Research & Assessment Research Grant Program

Research grants support original, scholarly research that advance the knowledge base and practices within the field of collegiate recreation. Grants will be awarded in $10,000 and $2,000 amounts.

NIRSA Research Grant applications are now closed. If you have any questions, please contact Ruben Guzman, NIRSA Research Coordinator.
NIRSA Foundation provides support for Research & Assessment of Campus Recreation

The NIRSA Foundation proudly supports the NIRSA Research Grant program through its multi-year funding commitment.

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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.

Recipients

2016

$10,000 – Dr. Leann Lower, Ball State University

$2,000 – Dr. Amy Rundio, East Carolina University

Dr. Leann LowerBall State University
Project: “The Collegiate Sport Club Model: Organization Structure, Management, and Outcomes”
Funded by:
Dr. Anthony PattersonNorth Carolina Central University
Project: “The Value of Outdoor Recreation Programs for Students at an Historically Black University:
An Exploration of Outdoor Recreation Experiences and Barriers to Participation.”
Funded by:
Dr. Amy RundioEast Carolina University
Project: “Collegiate Sport Club Participation: Constraints, Motivations, and Student Outcomes”
Funded by:

2015

Dr. Keith HowardNorth Carolina State University
Project: “Race, Identity, and Belonging: Examining College Students’ Preferences for Sport and Active Recreation.”

2014

Dr. James PivarnikMichigan State University
Project: “Interrelationships Among College Student Physical Activity, Club and Intramural Sports Participation, and Academic Performance.”
Recreational Sports Journal article
Funded by:
Dr. Jacob TingleTrinity University
Project: “Exploring NIRSA Championship Series Professional Development Opportunities: Understanding Their Perceived Value to the Association.”
Recreational Sports Journal article
Funded by:

2013

Dr. Scott ForresterBrock University
Project: “Benefits of Campus Recreational Sports Participation: NASPA-NIRSA Consortium.”
Recipient of the President’s Award for the Article of Distinction
Recreational Sports Journal article
Funded by:
Dr. John DuganLoyola University Chicago
Project: “Recreation Sports and Leadership: Examining Influences to Enhance Educational Impact.”
Recreational Sports Journal article
Funded by:
Dr. Jacqueline McDowellUniversity of Illinois at Urbana
Project: “Toward the Development of National Intramural and Club Sport Gender Equity Guidelines.”
Recipient of the President’s Award for the Article of Distinction
Recreational Sports Journal article

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Application Dates for a 2016 NIRSA Research Grant

The 2016 grant application period has closed.
Please check back soon for the 2017 application cycle.
June 1 – August 15, 2016 Grant applications accepted
October 1, 2016 Grantees notified of award status
October 2018 2016 Research Grant Program projects completed
Application Guidelines

Research Requirements & Selection Criteria

Grants will be awarded for research which will:

  • Focus on issue(s) related to campus recreation
  • Clearly articulate a strong research design. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies will be considered. Methodology must be appropriate for the research question(s).
  • Be completed by October 2018. Results must be ready for presentation at the 2019 NIRSA Annual Conference and be submitted for consideration for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, such as NIRSA’s Recreational Sports Journal (RSJ).
  • Explore unique issues, subjects, analysis, participants and/or sample. Research must be original work of the investigators and may not have been reported elsewhere.
  • Have potential to have a broad impact on campus recreation initiatives.

Our Mission

NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and promoting networking and growth for our members.