PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant Programme ·International Olympic Committee

Overview

This program offers funding support for scholars conducting research related to the Olympic Movement, Olympism, the Olympic Games, and their societal impacts. It is aimed at PhD students and early career academics in Olympic studies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• Current PhD students
• Early career academics (academic staff or postdoctoral fellows who completed their doctorate in or after 2024)
• Researchers in humanities and social sciences focusing on Olympism or the Olympic Games

Benefits

• Financial support for academic research
• Access to the IOC's historical archives and collections in Lausanne, Switzerland
• Consultation opportunities at the Olympic World Library, containing over 42,000 academic publications

How to Apply

Interested applicants must prepare and submit their application forms directly to the IOC Olympic Studies Centre.

Deadline

All applications must be submitted before Tuesday, 22 September 2026.