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Cultivating Applied Neuromuscular Research in Latin America
Applied EMG Award
What is the Applied EMG Award?
The Applied EMG Award is a program designed to support researchers in Latin America who are interested in conducting EMG-focused research in sports, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy. This year, the De Luca Foundation will select two winners to push the future of applied EMG research by conducting novel studies using the tools provided.
Possible fields of interest:
Athletic Training
Injury Prevention
Rehabilitation
Sports Performance
Clinical Biofeedback
Our Goal
The Applied EMG Award provides researchers with tools and technology to explore how EMG can be used daily with athletes and patients. Each winner will receive a $2,500 stipend and Trigno EMG equipment from Delsys to conduct their research.
Selected applicants will utilize Delsys’ innovative EMG technology to examine muscle activity for one of the following research areas:
- Sports
- Rehabilitation
- Physiotherapy
Applicant Eligibility
If you answer YES to these questions, then you are eligible to apply for the Applied EMG Award.
- Do you conduct research at a degree-conferring institution of higher learning in Latin America?
- Are you interested in doing applied EMG research in sports, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy?
- Would you like to conduct novel research and help integrate EMG into the world of health and movement sciences?
Application Process
Design an innovative research proposal that explores how EMG can be used to reimagine sports, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy.
Criteria for Evaluation
Research proposals will be evaluated based on their novelty, feasibility, and potential impact.
Timeline
Application Opens: 24 June 2025
Deadline: 18 September 2025
Funding Your Future
- $2,500 USD stipend*
- Trigno Lite System
- 4x Trigno Avanti EMG Sensor
- Trigno Lite Dongle
- Trigno Lite Charging Station
- Trigno Discover Software
*This will be paid to the institution and will be relayed to the winner in the form of a stipend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone who conducts research at a degree-conferring institution of higher learning in Latin America may apply.
No, everyone must submit their own application.
There will be two winners selected.
Funding will be paid to the winner’s institution and relayed to the winner in the form of a stipend.
Your research should primarily focus on an application related to sports, rehabilitation, or physiotherapy. It must also feature EMG as a key component.
Yes, you must use all the equipment provided. You may include other measurements if they can be integrated realistically.
The fellowship will take place at your institution.