Announcing our NEW PFATS Special RFP, our Research Grant Awardees, Open Call for AT-RAC and More -DON'T MISS OUT!

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MAY 2025

NATA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) Foundation Special RFP Announcement

The NATA Research & Education Foundation, in collaboration with the PFATS Foundation, is excited to announce a special grant opportunity focused on improving health and safety outcomes for football athletes. This initiative will award up to $20,000 for short-term, high-impact research projects focused on improving health and safety outcomes for football athletes. Priority areas include injury prevention, performance health, emergency preparedness, continuity of care, and administrative policy. Pre-proposals are accepted August 1–September 1. LEARN MORE

PROGRAMS WITH A PURPOSE

2025 NATA Foundation Student Research Grant Awardees
Each year, the NATA Foundation proudly supports exceptional research projects submitted through both the Professional Research Grant Program and the Student Research Grant Program. These initiatives help fuel evidence-based practice and advance the athletic training profession.

We are excited to announce this year’s Doctoral and Master’s Student Research Grant Awardees, each of whom has received funding to pursue innovative, impactful research. These grants are made possible through the generosity of our dedicated donors—thank you for helping shape the future of athletic training! VIEW THE 2025 AWARDEES

May's Research to Clinical Practice: Equipment Management

This month’s Research to Clinical Practice takes a look at equipment management during suspected cervical spine injuries. Developed by the NATA Foundation Educational Resources Committee, this series curates key educational resources on important topics in athletic training. Each edition highlights position statements, seminal research, infographics, podcasts, webinars, and more—giving clinicians quick access to essential information. LEARN MORE

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SUPPORT

COMMITTEE OPEN CALLS:

Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee

Applications are now being accepted for the newly restructured Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee. The NATA Foundation is seeking applicants for both the Chair and Member positions. Chair applications are due by June 1, and Member applications are due by June 15. For more details about the committee and the application process, please review the open call documents below.

Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee Chair
Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee Member

APPLY

Access & Collective Engagment Committee

Applications are being accepted for the following positions and will be reviewed on a rolling basis at the end of each month until the positions are filled. For more details about the committee and the application process, please review the open call documents below.

Access & Collective Engagement Committee Chair
Access and Collective Engagement Open Call Member
Access & Collective Engagement Committee Student Member

Recruitment Committee

Join the NATA Foundation Circle of Champions

When you join the Circle of Champions with an automatic monthly or annual donation, your gift will strengthen our global efforts to support the future of athletic training. It will also help the NATA Foundation prepare for tomorrow’s educational and research needs. LEARN MORE

PARTNER SPOTLIGHTS

Interested in supporting the future of athletic training? Partner with the NATA Foundation to advance research, education, and the profession. Reach out today to explore sponsorship opportunities! CONTACT US

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