Clone of Dr. Gerald S. Gurney Research Award-2025 Call for Papers

Dr. Gerald S. Gurney Research Award-2026 Call for Papers

Throughout its history, N4A has aimed to share ideas and support one another in the service of collegiate-level student-athletes. An integral part of this collaboration is research, which promotes the dissemination of new ideas and best practices in the field to assist student-athletes across the country. As new issues and challenges arise, the need for updated research becomes more apparent and necessary.

As a result, the Research Committee is pleased to announce a call for the Dr. Gerald S. Gurney N4A Research Award. In total, two awards will be given. The first award category is for research related to student-athlete academic support, while the other award category is for research related to student-athlete development.

The Research Committee invites practitioners and scholars to submit an unpublished paper for the Gerald S. Gurney N4A Research Award Research Award(s). Collaboration is encouraged. Award winners will be expected to present the research at the National Convention, so please apply only if you are available to attend the Convention. Each winner will receive an honorarium of $500.

The deadline for submissions for the research award is Friday, March 13th, 2026.

Submissions should include the following:

1. Cover Page

2. Paper Submission (a single word document) that includes:
- Title Page with all identifying markers removed
- Abstract – Include an abstract up to 150 words
- A Paper summary* that includes:
  - Objectives, purpose, and/or rationale for research
  - Brief review of relevant literature
  - Conceptual or theoretical framework employed
  - Methods and/or modes of inquiry
  - Results, conclusions, and/or implications of research
*The paper summary is limited to 20-pages (including references). All submissions should adhere to the APA Manual (7th edition).

For questions N4A Research Committee Chair, Shelby McKay, at smckay@theacc.org.
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Title:*
Institution:*
E-mail Address:*
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Research Category:*

Student-Athlete Academic SupportStudent-Athlete Development
Are you a current N4A member?*

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Winners are typically invited to present at the N4A National Convention. Your ability to attend convention and member standing does not weigh in on the nomination process.
Are you planning on attending the N4A National Convention? *
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