CONFERENCE: Play the Game 2015

International sport is challenged as ever before. FIFA seems to implode under the weight of its own mismanagement, international track and field is back in the doping spotlight, and the IOC struggles to gain new credibility and public support for its global events.

Academic research and analysis is needed, and therefore I remind you of the international conference Play the Game 2015 from 25 to 29 October in Aarhus, Denmark, with the title "Global sport: Reform or revolution?"

Over 125 speakers, including some of the world’s leading academic experts, investigative journalists, policy makers and whistleblowers will discuss how to make progress on a number of burning issues in sport:

·         The revolt against global events: A perfect storm for sport?

·         Governments vs. fixers: Will the rule of law beat the law of the jungle?

·         Good governance in sport: Setting standards, raising bars

·         A new World Code against doping: Anybody willing to comply?

·         The deadly disease of inactivity: Is the world ready for a cure?

·         Transfers and trafficking: The human cost of broken dreams

·         College sport in the USA: Unprotected amateurs in a billion-dollar business

Since 1997, Play the Game has been the first international conference to break sports political taboos such as the use of EPO, corruption in IOC and FIFA, illegal doping trade and match-fixing.Today, the direct approach to sensitive issues, the unrestricted debate and the outstanding networking opportunities still makes Play the Game a unique forum for identifying the challenges to modern sport and paving the way for solutions.

The list of speakers published at www.playthegame.org/2015 includes as diverse names and stakeholders as

• Richard W. Pound, IOC Doyen and former President of WADA
• Declan Hill, PhD and investigative journalist, expert in matchfixing
• Sandro Donati, leading anti-doping researcher and whistleblower for over 25 years
• Sarah Lewis, CEO of the International Ski Federation (FIS) and member of IOC’s Agenda 2020 Committee
• Jean-Claude Mbvoumin, founder of Foot Solidaire and pioneer in fighting illegal trafficking
• Pâquerette Girard-Zappeli, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at the IOC
• Andrew Zimbalist, leading international sports economist and author of “Circus Maximus”
• Bonita Mersiades and Jaimie Fuller, founders of #NewFIFAnow
• Jérôme Champagne, former deputy secretary general of FIFA

Also a broad variety of intergovernmental institutions and NGO’s are represented, such as the Council of Europe, Amnesty International, Terre des Hommes, UNESCO and the European Union. During the conference, Play the Game

will launch the first full analysis of the governance standards of all 35 international Olympic sports federations, the Sports Governance Observer report.

The practicalities

The conference fee of 750€ covers all lunches, dinners, coffee breaks, social and cultural activities during the conference. Hotels can be booked at favourable rates. Play the Game is not-for-profit and the conference fee only covers a small part of the expenses.

If you wish to contribute actively with a presentation on one of the main themes, there are still a few available slots. Please contact international director of Play the Game, Jens Sejer Andersen, at jens@playthegame.org

Updated information on Play the Game 2015 can be found at www.playthegame.org/2015

We look forward to an exciting conference and sincerely hope to welcome you to Play the Game 2015.

Best regards / Bedste hilsner

Jens Sejer Andersen

International director /International chef

CFP: Innovations in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) Research

Call for Papers: Innovations in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) Research
May 31-June 1, 2016
Sports, Society, and Technology Program
School of History and Sociology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA USA
Colloquium Organizers: Mary McDonald, Megan Chawansky, Lyndsay Hayhurst and Cathy van Ingen

Overview: Building on the success of last summer’s Girlhood, International Development and Sport workshop at the University of Ottawa, we are pleased to invite proposals for participation in a colloquium on Innovations in Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) Research. While proposals do not need to consider the specific themes of gender or girlhood, we especially welcome contributions that focus on these areas. The goal of this colloquium is to anticipate, inspire and shape the next phase of research in, on and about SDP.

In this colloquium, we encourage scholars to address the above theme with theoretical, empirical or creative formats and are particularly interested in attracting scholars writing on or about SDP from interdisciplinary perspectives and the disciplines of history, sociology, political science, international studies, gender studies and development studies. We anticipate a range of paper topics and encourage contributors to explore new terrain and create unique paths. This includes providing insights from theoretical points of view including, but not limited to: critical, feminist, post-colonial or cultural studies perspectives. Some potential questions that also might be explored include: How do ever-evolving development and conflict situations stimulate new considerations from scholars working in the field of SDP? Will the United Nations’ recently released Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) inspire new ways of doing and theorizing SDP research and practice? What theoretical and methodological insights and challenges are afforded from research partnerships between researchers, local communities and practitioners? Have innovations in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices delivered new insights for the field? What can (sport) history tell us about the use of sport for development and peace purposes?

These questions are merely suggestive as we are open to a range of papers that address innovative theoretical, methodological, and substantive issues and questions. Those working in the various domains of the SDP sector are welcome to submit proposals and should note the event’s emphasis on research. We are investigating possibilities to live stream the workshop and thus welcome contributions from those unable to physically join us in Atlanta. Colloquium organizers are currently investigating suitable publication outlets for the collection of manuscripts presented in this workshop

If interested please submit a 500 word abstract and a 200 word biography to Dr. Mary McDonald (mary.mcdonald@hsoc.gatech.edu) by November 10, 2015. Those selected will be notified by November 30, 2015 and required to provide a 5,000-7,000-word paper by April 15, 2016. Selected participants will present a 15-20 minute version of their longer paper at the workshop, which will also be read and commented upon by other participants. Financial support will be provided for two nights of accommodation, and meals during the duration of the workshop. This workshop will be held just after (May 31-June 1, 2016) the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH) at the Georgia Tech hotel and Conference Center (May 27-30). Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both events and to also present their scholarship at NASSH. Please also contact Mary McDonald with any questions.

CFP: The Hockey Conference 2016

THE HOCKEY CONFERENCE 
Call for Abstracts
Putting It On Ice V: The Multiplicity of Hockey
 University of New Brunswick Fredericton NB, Canada
 July 6-8, 2016

The Hockey Conference invites abstract submissions from scholars and artists in various fields, whose work engages with the sport of hockey (in its diverse forms) in a multitude of ways, including (but not limited to) artistically, historically, empirically, and conceptually. Submissions will be accepted from October 30, 2015 until December 4, 2015.

Hockey is a sport that is played and experienced in many different ways. This sport is ever changing, influenced by factors such as globalization, the market, health and safety concerns, and the diversity of those participating in it. This edition of the hockey conference seeks to provide an interdisciplinary forum for researchers to present their work and facilitate discussion surrounding the sport’s increased multiplicity related to the following areas:
- Gender and Sexuality
- Community Building and Development
- Race and Ethnicity
- Globalization
- Embodiment and Ability
- Business
- Media
- Popular Culture
- Literature
- Analytics
- Family
- History
- And more…

During this conference, participants will explore the many ways we conceive of, experience, organize, and/or participate in hockey. We will investigate how the sport has changed or expanded and the resulting impacts of those changes on the multitude of ways we engage with the game. We are interested in presentations that address the sport’s diversity in all forms (including sledge hockey), at all levels of participation and competition and in any relevant geographic location or historical period.

The Hockey Conference is a biennial event held in various locations that has been instrumental in the advancement of scholarship on hockey. The upcoming conference will be hosted by Dr. Jon Edwards of the Kinesiology Department at the University of New Brunswick Fredericton Campus. Further information on the conference, its aims, its history, and the upcoming edition can be located online at www.hockeyconference.ca. You can also find us on Facebook under The Hockey Conference or on Twitter using @TheHockeyConf.

Format and Submission Guidelines ƒ 
Authors are welcome to submit more than one abstract, however, it may be impossible to schedule sessions at different times, so please keep this in mind. ƒ Abstracts should be approximately 200 words in length and include the presentation title, the author’s name, affiliation, and contact information. ƒ Abstracts can be submitted via e-mail to jonathon.edwards@unb.ca

JOB: Two Tenure-track Opportunities - San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University

Department of Kinesiology

Tenure-Track Opportunities

Preparation of Teachers of Physical Education and Lifelong Physical Activity

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a sub-discipline of Kinesiology.  ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, but must have completed their doctoral degree by the first day of the appointment. Candidates should have a strong background in teacher preparation in Physical Education with training across the K-12 levels and lifelong physical activity and wellness.

Application process and deadline:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.  Applications received past the screening date cannot be guaranteed full consideration.  Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, reprints of up to three recent publications, teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references, and three letters of reference electronically to Philip Baskin, AOC, Email:baskin@sfsu.edu ; Phone: 415-338-1258

For more information: https://careers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=48197

Posted: 8/26/15

 Adapted Physical Education/Activity (APE/A)

Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a sub-discipline of Kinesiology. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, but must have completed their doctoral degree by the first day of the appointment. Candidates should have strong experience in K-12 and college teaching, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary department as a member of a team and within a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness as a teacher as well as the ability to teach courses in the areas of Adapted Physical Activity and Education.

Application process and deadline:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.  Applications received past the screening date cannot be guaranteed full consideration.  Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, reprints of up to three recent publications, teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references, and three letters of reference electronically to Philip Baskin, AOC, Email:baskin@sfsu.edu ; Phone: 415-338-1258

For more information: https://careers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=48196&activate=1

Posted: 8/31/15

CFP: Sport, Physical Culture, and the Environment - Special Issue of Sociology of Sport Journal

Call for Papers
Sport, Physical Culture, and the Environment
Special Issue of Sociology of Sport Journal
Guest Editors: Kyle Bunds and Jonathan Casper

The “environment”, as a “complex system of physical, chemical, and biotic factors that act upon an organism or an ecological community and ultimately determine its form of survival”, changes by both naturally (e.g. volcanic eruptions, glaciation, etc.) and nonnaturally (e.g. manmade alterations) occurring circumstances (Johnson et al., 1997). In the last decade especially, there has been increased public debate if not outcry from scientists, politicians, parochial vicars, and everyday citizens on the human impacts of altering the natural environment, especially in terms of global warming, fracking, and water crises.

The sporting domain has not been immune to these debates. In recent years, we have witnessed Detroit prioritize stadium and entertainment district development over people in need of water; golf courses over fertilizing their property without regard for the local ecology, and global warming altering the way we engage in sport. Thus, it is not surprising that conversations over the relationship between sport and the environment have become widespread in many areas related to business, science, and government.

This we have seen most notably with the National Resource Defense Council’s (NRDC) focus on sport and environmental sustainability, as well as the formation of the Green Sport Alliance in 2011, which brings together industry stakeholders from eight major league sports, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, facility managers, marketing directors, and other sports leaders to learn best practices and innovations in green operations, fan engagement, and so forth. Same, too, for the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf, which offers scholarships and training for golf course managers, scientists, tourism specialists, and conservationists, and charitable organizations such as Run for Water, which utilizes sporting events and branding as part of its mission to provide clean drinking water to those in the Global South. Notably absent from the above examples, however, is that these organizations rarely mention the sociological importance of these environmental issues, nor are (sport) sociologists frequently privileged in such spaces or scholarly discussions (with some notable exceptions, e.g., Hayes & Karamichas, 2012; Millington & Wilson, 2013; Mincyte, Casper, & Cole, 2009; Perkins, Mincyte, & Cole, 2010; Wilson & Millington, 2015).

This special issue of the Sociology of Sport Journal thus seeks contributions that critically examine, debate, and shed light on the intersection of sport, physical culture, and the environment. We are especially interested in critical, empirical and theoretical manuscripts focusing on issues related to:
• The political ecology of sport and the environment
• The body, health, and the environment
• The biopolitics of climate change and environmental policy
• Critical examinations of “green” technology and “green” marketing
• Sport, environmental justice, and social movements
• Leisure, recreation, and the politics of the environment
• How sport organizations and public policy impact the built environment
• The adoption of ecologically friendly practices (e.g. Golf course ecology, LEED certified arenas, etc.)
• Sport organizations and pro-environmental behavioral change
• How global warming alters the way people participate in sport and physical activity

Authors should follow the “Submission Guidelines for Authors” used in every issue of the Sociology of Sport Journal found at http://journals.humankinetics.com/submissionguidelines-for-ssj. All papers should be no more than 8,000 words including endnotes and reference list. Submit original manuscripts online: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/hk_ssj

Please address any questions to the co-editors:
Dr. Kyle Bunds (kyle_bunds@ncsu.edu)
Dr. Jonathan Casper (jmcasper@ncsu.edu)
Submission Deadline: April 1, 2016

JOB: Assistant or associate professor in Kinesiology - Texas Woman's University

Texas Woman's University
Denton · Dallas · Houston

Faculty Position in Kinesiology

 

DESCRIPTION:  The Department of Kinesiology (http://www.twu.edu/kinesiology/) seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant or associate professor rank for an academic appointment that begins August, 2016.  We are seeking a highly qualified individual who is able to teach exercise science, sport management, or coaching, and related courses at the undergraduate and graduate level while conducting research and seeking external funding.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Doctorate in Kinesiology or closely related field and evidence of potential for securing external funding or history of external funding is required.  Commitment to excellence in teaching.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses that may include, but is not limited to, exercise science, sport management, or coaching.  Seek external funding to support a research program. Advise undergraduate and graduate students and direct student research.  Serve on department, college, and university committees.

SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

ENVIRONMENT:  Texas Woman's University occupies a notable position in higher education as the nation's largest university primarily for women. Established in 1901, TWU is a doctoral/research-intensive public university which emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences as well as specialized and professional studies in business, nursing, health sciences, and education. The Department of Kinesiology has over 800 students pursuing undergraduate, masters, and doctoral studies on the Denton campus.  TWU operates three campuses: Houston, Dallas, and the main campus in Denton (population 115,000), located 40 miles north of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. This metroplex, the nation's fourth largest urban center, has world-class museums, orchestras, opera, ballet, theatre companies, as well as an array of professional and collegiate sports venues. Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu. 

APPLICATION:  Applicants should submit a cover letter, vita, teaching philosophy statement, research plan, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references to facultyjobs@twu.edu with the job title and job code 15HS-KIN05.  Questions should be sent to: Mark Mann, PhD, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s University, P.O. Box 425647, Denton, TX 76204-5647 (drmann@twu.edu).  

DEADLINE:  Application reviews will begin on November 15, 2015, and will remain open until the position is filled.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, supports diversity. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks. 

Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. 

Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons.

JOB: Assistant professor in health, inequality, and social justice - University of Michigan

*HEALTH, INEQUALITY, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

*The University of Michigan’s Departments of American Culture and Women’s Studies seek qualified applicants for a jointly-appointed tenure-track assistant professor in health, inequality, and social justice. We seek candidates with scholarly expertise and teaching experience and interests in gender, sexuality, race, class, and/or disability, and in community-based health and health activism.
 The ideal candidate will have demonstrated an ability to implement a multidisciplinary approach that includes feminist, gender studies, and/or queer analysis and training in American studies; history; women’s studies; literature; anthropology; science, technology, and society studies; ethnic studies; African American studies; public health; and/or social work. Candidates should evidence scholarly commitment to studying inequalities in health and society. The search committee will consider candidates who focus on the United States, as well as those who incorporate comparative and transnational frameworks in relation to the United States. This is a university-year appointment with an expected start date of September 1, 2016. Interested applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. degree prior to the appointment in any relevant field in the humanities, social sciences, public health, or social work.
Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Candidates should submit a digital application dossier via email attachment (in Microsoft Word or PDF format) to ac-position@umich.edu. Applicants should provide:
• Cover letter addressed to Chair of the Health, Inequality, and Social Justice Search Committee
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of current and future research plans
• Writing sample (no more than 25 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (or a teaching portfolio containing such a statement)
• Evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., student evaluations of teaching, course syllabi, teaching awards that can be part of a teaching portfolio) In addition, candidates should provide three letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly to ac-position@umich.edu from the signer’s (or credentialing service’s) institutional email address.

 Deadline to apply for full consideration for the position is November 30, 2015. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

JOB: Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies of Sport - Miami University

Miami University
College of Education, Health & Society
Department of Kinesiology & Health
Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM)
The mission of the College of Education, Health and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the School provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote wellbeing in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices.
Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health and Society celebrates the opportunities for crossdepartmental collaboration facilitated by the five departments (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Studies and Social Work, Kinesiology and Health, and Teacher Education) in our division. It is our belief that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies of Sport
The Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) program announces the search for an Assistant Professor in Cultural Studies of Sport. Outstanding candidates are encouraged to apply to this growing undergraduate program (400+ SLAM majors/minors) and Master’s program in Sport Leadership (SL). The SLAM undergraduate major has four areas of concentration designed to prepare students for specific career opportunities in Sport Management, Coaching, Sport Journalism, and Sport Media. Students often co-major or minor in Journalism, American Studies, Psychology, or management, marketing, or entrepreneurship. The cross-disciplinary SL graduate curriculum includes sport psychology, cultural studies of sport, and sport management. Miami University is located in close proximity to several major cities (Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago) allowing SLAM and SL students and faculty to work with professional, collegiate, and community sport organizations.

Duties: Candidates should be able to teach courses in two or more of the following content areas: sport and social relations (gender, race, social class, able-bodiedness), cultural studies of sport, sport ethics; maintain productive scholarly research; mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, provide service to the department, division, and university. This is a nine month tenure track position, with the possibility for additional winter and summer term teaching employment.

Required qualifications: An earned doctorate in Cultural Studies of Sport or related field (ABDs will be considered, degree must be earned by December 31, 2016 for re-appointment to second year); promise of high quality research; potential for high quality graduate and undergraduate teaching in cultural studies of sport; knowledge of and experience with multicultural populations.

Desired qualifications: Successful candidates may have international experience or focus and experience in interdisciplinary teaching and/or research; skills to incorporate technology in teaching; professional experience in sport or related area.

How to Apply: Submit letter of application, curriculum vita, contact information for at least three professional references to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Valeria Freysinger, Search Committee Chair (freysivj@miamioh.edu).

Deadline: Review of applications begins October 30, 2015 and will continue until the position is
filled. The starting date of the position is August 17, 2016.

Miami University, an EO/AA employer encourages applications from minorities, women,
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami does not permit, and takes
action to prevent, harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Requests for reasonable
accommodations for disabilities should be directed to Ms. Mary Jane Leveline at 529-
2027. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report may be found
at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html. Criminal
background check required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free.

FELLOW: Post Doctoral Research (2) - University of Waikato

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Te Oranga: School of Human Development and Movement Studies
Faculty of Education

Medical and digital technologies play an increasingly significant role in how athletes, coaches, and exercisers calculate, record and share their performances, and track and monitor bodily processes and functions. The use of such technologies is contributing to new ways of understanding (and disciplining) the body, health, performance, and selfhood. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship is open to researchers who have a passion for conducting original and independent research on the use of sport, exercise and/ or health technologies. The research focus is intentionally broad, in the hope that applicants will bring their own passion and skills to the position to design original projects that build upon their areas of expertise, and make connections with other researchers in the University. Applicants may have quantitative and/ or qualitative backgrounds, but must have a proven ability to conduct research and publish independently, and have an interest in working collaboratively with various stakeholders, and perhaps with an interdisciplinary research team.

The successful candidate will have completed their PhD upon application (or evidence from Chief supervisor that the applicant is on track to complete their PhD by the commencement of the Fellowship in January 2016); a record of publishing in international, peer-reviewed academic sources; demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative research projects; and good written and spoken communication skills.

Salary will be in the range NZ$69,379 to $84,706 per year, depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Candidates with questions of an academic nature should contact Dr Holly Thorpe, email: hthorpe@waikato.ac.nz

Fixed-term for two years.

Closing date: 30 October 2015 Vacancy number: 350290

For more information and to apply, visit www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz

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Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Te Oranga: School of Human Development and Movement Studies
Faculty of Education

The Waikato Region is home to some of New Zealand’s best sports teams and many emerging or elite athletes. Consequently, the region is increasingly considered the country’s ‘high performance mecca’. This two year post-doctoral fellowship is open to researchers who have a passion for conducting original and independent research related to critical coaching and/ or sport pedagogies.

The research focus is intentionally broad, in the hope that applicants will bring their own passion and skills to the position to design original projects that build upon their areas of expertise and make connections with other researchers at the University. Applicants may have either quantitative or qualitative backgrounds, but must have proven ability to conduct research and publish independently, as well as an interest in working collaboratively with various stakeholders, and perhaps with an interdisciplinary research team. The successful candidate will have completed their PhD upon application (or evidence from Chief supervisor that the applicant is on track to complete their PhD by the commencement of the Fellowship in January 2016); a record of publishing in international, peer-reviewed academic sources; demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative research projects; and good written and spoken communication skills.

Salary will be in the range NZ$69,379 to $84,706 per year, depending on qualifications, skills and experience.

Candidates with questions of an academic nature should contact Dr Holly Thorpe, email: hthorpe@waikato.ac.nz

Fixed-term for two years.

Closing date: 30 October 2015

Vacancy number: 350280

For more information and to apply, visit www.jobs.waikato.ac.nz

GRANT: NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program

The NCAA will award $100,000 in grants for the 2016 calendar year to support research and data-driven pilot programs designed to enhance student-athlete psychosocial well-being and mental health. Topics funded by the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program may include, but are not limited to, managing transitions, identity development, stress management, substance use, bystander intervention, cultivating healthy relationships, career exploration and sport exit strategies. Grant recipients will present their work to hundreds of key stakeholders in intercollegiate athletics in January 2017 at the NCAA Convention in Nashville, TN.  Proposals will be judged in part on their potential to result in campus-level programming that can positively impact the well-being of NCAA student-athletes. Please go to the following link to view the full CFP, an FAQ for applicants, examples of previously funded proposals, and the proposal evaluation rubric: http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/research/ncaa-innovations-research-and-practice-grant-program.