NSCA Young Investigator of the Year Award
This award is similar to the William J.Kraemer Outstanding Sport Scientist of the Year award with the exception that it is for an investigator who has been in the field seven years or less. It is based upon scientific, educational contribution and NSCA involvement. Nominee must be an NSCA member with a Doctoral degree.
Eligibility Requirements
Primary
- First author of “original investigations” in applied exercise and sport science over a career.
- A demonstrated record of research presentations at national and international scientific meetings.
- A demonstrated record of presenting research (not service) at the NSCA national meeting.
Secondary
- Co-author of “original investigations” in applied exercise and sport science over a career.
- First author and co-author of reviews and symposiums in applied exercise and sport science.
- Book and textbook publications in applied exercise and sport science.
- Documented evidence of developing undergraduate and graduate students in the area of applied exercise and sport science.
- Documented evidence of promotion of applied exercise and sport science research through involvement in other professional and scientific associations other than the NSCA.
Bridging the Gap Contributions
- Involvement in the editorial activities of the JSCR and SCJ.
- Manuscript contributions and publications in JSCR.
- Contributions to the NSCA committee.
- Contributions to the certification program of the NSCA.
- Participation in NSCA national conferences and educational activities.
- Contributions to NSCA published materials (e.g. Essentials text, position papers).
- NSCA leadership activities (e.g. holding elected office).
- Contributions to NSCA special projects.
- Other NSCA contributions.
Nominations will be accepted from August 1st through December 15th. The winner will be presented the award at the National Conference the following year.