PRiSM Research Grants

Supporting member-led research to advance the field of pediatric and adolescent sports medicine.

PRiSM is proud to offer research grants to support innovative, member-led investigations in pediatric sports medicine. These grants reflect PRiSM’s core commitment to enabling impactful, multi-disciplinary research that improves the care of young athletes.

The newly established Research Grant Committee oversees the grant process, including developing the criteria and scoring rubric, reviewing applications, and selecting annual recipient(s).

Research Grant Committee

Committee Chair
Nirav Pandya, MD
University of California San Francisco
The Research Grant Committee is responsible for developing the criteria and scoring rubric for application review, managing the call for applications, and making the annual determination of grant recipient(s). This committee was established in 2026 as part of PRiSM’s ongoing commitment to supporting member-driven research.

About the Grant Program

Who Can Apply
All active PRiSM members in good standing are eligible to apply for research grants. Applications are welcomed from members at all career stages and across all disciplines, including physicians, allied health professionals, and researchers.
Research Focus
Proposals should address topics relevant to pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, with preference given to collaborative, multi-disciplinary, or multi-site projects that align with PRiSM’s mission to advance the field through research and education.
Review Process
Applications are reviewed by the Research Grant Committee using a standardized scoring rubric. The committee evaluates proposals based on scientific merit, innovation, feasibility, and alignment with PRiSM’s research priorities.
Award & Recognition
Grant recipients are announced annually. The Research Champion Award, given by the Research Oversight Committee, recognizes excellence in pediatric sports medicine research and is awarded to the author of the best full-length manuscript in the field each year.

Application Information

The PRiSM Research Grants Committee is now accepting nominations for the Clinical Outcomes Research Grant and the Young Investigator Grant. You will be required to log in to your PRiSM member account in order to access the applications. 

Applications are due by November 22, 2026. Grant recipients will be announced at the 2027 Annual Meeting. 

Questions about the grant program? Contact the PRiSM office at [email protected].

Membership Required: Applicants must be active PRiSM members in good standing to be eligible for research grant funding. Not yet a member? Join PRiSM today.