UEFA Medical Research Grant Programme (UEFA MRGP)
The UEFA MRGP is a specific grant programme designed for academics working on research in relation to football players health & wellbeing that supports medical decision-making in European football.
Programme overview
The UEFA MRGP encourages universities and scientists to develop their research into medical and health topics in European football. It is for anyone pursuing or already holding a doctorate who is analysing European football from a medical and health point of view. Once completed, the research is shared with the 55 UEFA member associations and is used for growth and development purposes.
In order to foster cooperation between its member associations and European universities, UEFA allows up to three researchers based in the territories of three different national associations to submit joint applications.
Each project selected by the jury is eligible for a grant up to €30,000 for general research and up to €30,000 for female football research for a duration of one year. The jury decides case by case on the amount of the grant. Projects can be submitted in the following three topics:
- Football Medicine, with the aim of positively impacting the health of players, referees, or coaches (e. g. injury prevention, infectious disease management, etc.)
- Football Performance, with the aim of improving players’ optimal performance (e.g., psychological factors that affect performance, optimal raining methods, nutritional / dietary recommendations, etc.)
- Impact in Football, with the aim to implement health or performance-based evidence in football (e.g., implementing effective prevention exercises, harnessing a safe sports culture, etc.)
Faq
- Who Researchers holding a research position at a university, football club, national association or equivalent institution
- When Annually. Next application deadline: 15 March 2024
- How Long 1 year research
- Where Research carried out at home institution
- Grant Up to €30,000 for general research topics; Up to €30,000 for research topics related to female football
- Number of grants Total allocation: €60,000
- Language English
Important dates
- 18 Mar 2024 Application deadline 2024/25 cycle
- 30 Apr 2024 Attribution of grants
- 15 Jan 2025 Interim report deadline
- 30 Jun 2025 Final report deadline
Takeaways
- Opportunity for researchers to conduct their research in the best possible conditions
- Access to both funds and data (from national associations and UEFA)
- Gain international recognition
- Opportunity for national associations and UEFA to access the latest research in order to further develop their own activities and projects
Files
Roadmap
Applications will only be accepted if completed (according to UEFA MRGP regulations 2024/25) and submitted via the official UEFA MRGP registration page. Applications can be submitted until 15 March 2024 (24:00 CET).
Applicants are informed of the jury’s decision.
Introductory meeting on study proposals with granted applicants.
Researchers submit interim report.
Researchers submit final report.
Researcher present final report and results of the project to the UEFA MRGP jury.
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