Dr. Thomas L. McKenzie Scholarships & Research Grants Application

Please fill out this form as complete as possible, including a letter of recommendation from your academic advisor and/or instructor who should also be a member of 2026-2027 IOHSK. Any missing and/or incomplete item will disqualify your application for further review and inclusion. For grant submissions, applicants are required to review the grant submission policy carefully.

Both scholarships and research grants require 2027 IOHSK conference registration with paid membership. Applications submitted without a valid 12-digit IOHSK membership number will not be considered. All scholarships and research grants are awarded based on the IOHSK membership merit system.

Scholarship & Grant Application Deadline:
January 17, 2027, 5:00 pm, US PST

Eligibility: Your IOHSK membership must remain valid and in good standing through July 2, 2027. If your IOHSK membership expires before July 2, 2027, you must renew it to maintain your eligibility to receive scholarships or grants on July 1, 2027 at the closing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand (Conference venue: The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam).

(a) 2026-2027 IOHSK Registered Undergraduate & Graduate Student for Scholarships.

(b) 2026-2027 IOHSK Registered Faculty and Graduate Student Joint Grants.

(c) 2026-2027 IOHSK Registered Faculty Grants with IOHSK Fellow(s).

2026-2027 Membership Application & Membership Payment:
Required to apply for the scholarship or grant.
https://www.iohsk.net/membership

Individuals who have previously received this award (scholarship or grant) are also eligible to apply; however, priority will be given to applicants who have not received a scholarship or grant in the past. The total number of awards will be determined based on the number of qualified applications and the 2026 fiscal budget. In addition, IOHSK has implemented a membership merit system to support registered and paid members in 2026 (January 1 to current).

Policy on Letter of Recommendation:
Please note that each registered and paid faculty member is allowed to write a maximum of two (2) letters of recommendation per year, which can be for scholarships, grants, or a combination of both (e.g., 2 for scholarships, 2 for grants, or 1 for each scholarship and grant). Please ensure that your faculty advisor/supervisor is a registered and paid "faculty" member of IOHSK in 2026 to be eligible to make a recommendation for scholarships and grants.

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A. Scholarship Submission Policy for Undergraduate or Graduate Student:

To be eligible to submit a scholarship application, applicants must be registered, paid members of IOHSK for the 2026–2027 membership period, with membership status remaining valid and in good standing through July 2, 2027.

Scholarship recipients are required to register for, attend, and present their final research findings at the 2027 IOHSK International Conference, scheduled for June 29–July 1, 2027, in Bangkok, Thailand.

While onsite participation is strongly encouraged, virtual registration and participation will be permitted for recipients who are unable to attend the conference in person.

Scholarship funds may be used to cover eligible conference-related expenses, including travel, accommodations, and conference registration fees, associated with attending the 2027 IOHSK International Conference.

Scholarship Amount & Benefits
1. Onsite Participation: $200 (undergraduate), $300 (graduate) per scholarship
2. Virtual Participation: Conference registration fees waived.

Grant Eligibility and Disbursement Requirements for Onsite Participation

To receive the $200/$300 scholarship award for onsite participation, all applicants must be registered IOHSK members in good standing, with membership fees fully paid and membership status valid through at least July 2, 2027.

All scholarship recipients must also complete their conference registration and pay the required registration fees in full to be eligible to receive the scholarship award. The scholarship award will be presented on July 1, 2027, during the conference closing ceremony.

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Grant Submission Policy:

B. 2027 IOHSK Registered Faculty and Graduate Student Joint Research Grants.

For grant submissions, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a faculty member. A letter of recommendation from a colleague, supervisor, or Chair/Dean is required. Each submission may include up to two additional faculty members and one to two graduate students. The total number of investigators must not exceed five.

Grant submissions must be made by the Principal Investigator (PI) and must include the following information for all investigators: full names, 12-digit IOHSK membership numbers, academic status (faculty, master’s, or doctoral), email addresses, and affiliated university.

Grant recipients are required to register, attend, and present their final research at the 2027 IOHSK International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, June 29 - July 1, 2027. Virtual registration and participation will be permitted if in-person attendance is not possible. Grant funds for attending the 2027 IOHSK International Conference may be applied toward travel, accommodations, and registration fees.

Research projects must include physical activity as one of the study variables and must be data-based. The Dr. Thomas McKenzie Research Grants were established under this policy in 2021.

Grant Amount & Benefits
1. Onsite Participation: $500 per grant
2. Virtual Participation: Conference registration fees waived for up to five members per grant.

Grant Eligibility and Disbursement Requirements for Onsite Participation

To receive the $500 grant award for onsite participation, all applicants must be registered IOHSK members in good standing, with membership fees fully paid and membership status valid through at least July 2, 2027.

All grant recipients must also complete their conference registration and pay the required registration fees in full to be eligible to receive the grant award. The $500 grant award will be presented on July 1, 2027, during the conference closing ceremony.

Please note that this grant is a financial award, not a reimbursement of conference registration fees. Therefore, recipients may separately seek reimbursement from their respective institutions, universities, or schools for eligible conference-related expenses, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation, in accordance with their institutions' reimbursement policies.

This arrangement allows grant recipients to receive the IOHSK grant award independently of any institutional reimbursement for conference-related expenses, subject to applicable institutional policies and funding regulations.

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C. 2027 IOHSK Registered Faculty Grants with IOHSK Fellow(s).

For grant submissions, the Principal Investigator (PI) must be a faculty member. A letter of recommendation from a colleague, supervisor, or Chair/Dean is required. Each submission must include at least one FIOHSK (Fellow of IOHSK) and may include up to four additional faculty members. The total number of investigators must not exceed five.

Grant submissions must be made by the Principal Investigator (PI) and must include the following information for all investigators: full names, 12-digit IOHSK membership numbers, academic status (full-time and tenure track faculty only), email addresses, and affiliated university.

Grant recipients are required to register, attend, and present their final research at the 2027 IOHSK International Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, June 29 - July 1, 2027. Virtual registration and participation will be permitted if in-person attendance is not possible. Grant funds for attending the 2027 IOHSK International Conference may be applied toward travel, accommodations, and registration fees.

Research projects must include physical activity as one of the study variables and must be data-based. The Dr. Thomas McKenzie Research Grants were established under this policy in 2021.

Grant Amount & Benefits
1. Onsite Participation: $1,000 -$1,500 per grant
2. Virtual Participation: Conference registration fees waived for up to five members per grant.

Grant Eligibility and Disbursement Requirements for Onsite Participation

To receive the grant award for onsite participation, all applicants must be registered IOHSK members in good standing, with membership fees fully paid and membership status valid through at least July 2, 2027.

All grant recipients must also complete their conference registration and pay the required registration fees in full to be eligible to receive the grant award. The grant award will be presented on July 1, 2027, during the conference closing ceremony.

Please note that this grant is a financial award, not a reimbursement of conference registration fees. Therefore, recipients may separately seek reimbursement from their respective institutions, universities, or schools for eligible conference-related expenses, including registration fees, travel, and accommodation, in accordance with their institutions' reimbursement policies.

This arrangement allows grant recipients to receive the IOHSK grant award independently of any institutional reimbursement for conference-related expenses, subject to applicable institutional policies and funding regulations.

Research projects must include physical activity as one of the study variables and must be data-based. The Dr. Thomas McKenzie Research Grants were established under this policy in 2021.

Please email us at office@iohsk.org or contact Dr. Hosung So (President & CEO, IOHSK) at hosungso@csusb.edu if you have any questions.

(1 of 17) Name:

First NameLast Name

(2 of 17) The 12-digit of your valid 2026-2027 IOHSK membership number with dashes (e.g., 07-2026-039001).

(3 of 17) E-mail Address:

example@example.com

(4 of 17) Gender

(5 of 17) Your Nationality:

Several countries are effectively banned for financial activity with U.S. non-profit organizations due to U.S. economic sanctions. The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) administers these sanctions and divides them into comprehensive and targeted programs. For non-profits, this means even charitable activities can be highly restricted or require special licensing. Comprehensive sanctioned countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen.

(6 of 17) Name of your school/university

(7 of 17) Address (street, number, city, state/province, country, zip code) of your department/school/institute/university

(8 of 17) What year in school are you now?

(9 of 17) Communication between you and IOHSK might be conducted via Facebook Messenger. Please provide your Facebook profile link by copying and pasting it below. Please note that "over 90% of IOHSK members have indicated a preference for Facebook posts and Messenger as their primary methods of communication."

(10 of 17) Are you applying for?..... Graduate students may apply for either a scholarship or a research grant but may submit only one application. Your status is determined by your IOHSK membership type and payment. If you are a faculty member enrolled in a graduate program and have paid the graduate student membership fee, your status will be considered that of a graduate student.

(11 of 17) Describe reasons why you are applying for this scholarship or grant? How helpful will this scholarship or grant be? A minimum of 150 words (max of 200 words).

(12 of 17) Please upload your resume for the scholarship or curriculum vitae (CV for Principal Investigator only) for the grant in pdf format, including your previous awards, achievements, rewards, work experiences, community services, and so on. Maximum of two (2) pages in pdf file.

(13 of 17) Please upload a proof of your "current" undergraduate or graduate student status. The proof photo of your recent student identification, class registration, or transcript. The photo must include your name and university/college name. If you are a faculty member, please upload a screenshot of your profile from your university’s website.

(14 of 17) Please upload your headshot/photo. A headshot is a photograph of a person’s face and shoulders, usually taken from the chest or shoulders up. It is commonly used for: Professional profiles (LinkedIn, resumes), Identification (student IDs, passports), Promotional materials (conferences, website, publication)

(15 of 17) For scholarships, please upload a signed letter of recommendation (pdf) written by your academic advisor or professor. The letter should be signed by a recommending advisor/professor/instructor who is a current member of IOHSK. For grants, please upload a signed letter of recommendation (pdf) written by your colleague, supervisor, or hair/dean. Their membership is preferred but not required.

(16 of 17) Research Grant Proposal Upload only: If you are applying for a scholarship, you may skip this question and proceed with submitting your application. If applying for the grant, please upload a 2-page (PDF), single-spaced research proposal in Times New Roman, font size 10, with 1-inch margins on all sides. The proposal should include (1) research title, (2) all participating researchers/investigators (FIOHSK, faculty, and graduate students), a brief summary of your research, along with (3) sections on the introduction, (4) purpose, (5) hypotheses, (6) methods, (7) projected timeline, (8) anticipated outcomes, and (9) budget planning for up to $500/Faculty-Graduate Student Research Grant to up to $1,000-$1,500/Faculty Research Grant with FIOHSK (including research-specific small items (less than $300 total), conference travel, accommodations, registration fees. The following items are not eligible for inclusion in the grant project budget: computers, printers, large equipment costing over $300, stipends, food and beverages, research-related transportation costs, indirect costs, gifts for study participants, personal expenses, tuition or course fees, general office supplies, non-essential software licenses, honoraria, publication fees (unless approved), and entertainment unrelated to the project. Applicants must ensure that all budgeted items directly support the proposed research objectives and comply with IOHSK grant missions and guidelines.

(17 of 17) Signature: By signing this form, you grant IOHSK permission to use photographs, videos, or audio recordings that include your image, voice, or likeness for the purpose of promoting IOHSK activities, programs, publications, and events. Types of Media Usage May Include (but are not limited to): Social media posts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), Newsletters, brochures, and flyers, Websites and conference materials, Online videos, livestreams, and recorded presentations