Sport Science Research Grants Closes 24 May 2024

April 15, 2024

The BWF Sport Science Research Grants programme enables research institutions and individual researchers to apply for research grants to assist in the funding of applied sport science research in badminton. Players and ex-players who are interested in furthering their studies at Masters or PhD level in the area of badminton research are encouraged to apply for this grant.

Since its inception in 2013, the BWF has supported more than 120 badminton research projects globally across various areas such as biomechanics, physiology, sport psychology, performance analysis, sport injuries/injury prevention, sports engineering and technology, sport sociology and youth development.

In this year’s funding, the BWF is particularly interested in the following areas of study:

  • Badminton performance/player development/coaching
  • Physical activity, well-being & health
  • Injury prevention & medical
  • Para badminton/Inclusive badminton
  • Organisational/National federation development

 In addition, we welcome grant applications from institutions or individual academics conducting research in any other relevant areas which are specifically applicable to badminton.

The online application is currently OPEN, and the deadline is 24 May 2024.