The purpose of this grant is to provide support for professional development events and opportunities throughout Canada. This grant provides like-minded organizations and CSEP members with an opportunity to apply for financial assistance or in-kind support for professional development activities which align with the advancement of the CSEP mission. The aim of the CSEP Partnership Grant is to connect qualified exercise professionals with a range of high-quality services, fitness, and research organizations, while providing a wide selection of professional development opportunities for CSEP members.

  • The professional development event or activity must occur within Canada.
  • If presenting research, the content must be evidence-based.
  • CSEP members should receive preferential registration for the event.
  • Priority will be given to applications from CSEP members.
  • Travel and accommodation costs for applicants are not covered by this grant.
  • Publication fees are not eligible for funding.
  • Provide an event or activity outline including date, time, venue, and other relevant activities.
  • Include speaker biographies or CVs and presentation abstracts, if applicable.
  • Describe how the event will benefit CSEP members and identify which members will gain from it.
  • Present a detailed budget, specifying the requested amount and fund allocation based on the attached Support Scheme.
  • If relevant, include information about other sponsors or associations involved.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Apply between April 1 – May 1, 2025, to be recognized for your contributions to exercise science and kinesiology.
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  • The applications will be reviewed by the CSEP Member Services Committee and contacted once selected. 
  • The grant applications are reviewed and a recipient is chosen twice a year (in July, and in November).

Following the CSEP Annual Conference the award recipient(s) will receive a $5,000 grant.

Equity, Diversity,
and Inclusion Statement

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Society’s business. This includes, but is not limited to, applications for membership, awards and grant review, and employment and volunteer positions. CSEP welcomes applications and participation from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. In its commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, members of the Society, its committees and employees and/or any award/grant recipients are expected to uphold the same policies in their work related to the Society.