Student Writing Contest The NATA Foundation Athletic Training Student Writing Contest (SWC) is named for Deloss Brubaker, who chaired the contest for its first 30 years. The SWC is now in its 41st year. Through this competition, a total of $1,000 is awarded by the NATA Foundation in 3 different contest divisions. Athletic training students enrolled in professional programs are eligible to participate in the following categories of submission: Original Research ($500) Literature Review ($250) Case Study ($250) The NATA Foundation is thankful for GLATA sponsoring the Student Writing Contest since 2019!. The 2023 Submission Cycle is now open. All entries should be submitted via the online submission form below. Student Writing Contest Submission Form The submission deadline for all entries is February 1st each year. Students enrolled in their final semester may submit an entry the following year, if the project was complete prior to graduation. 2023 Student Writing Contest Guidelines 2023 Biographical Verification Form Student Writing Contest Information Questions? Please contact fndnstaff@nata.org. 2022 Award Winners Best Original ResearchBest Literature ReviewBest Case StudyMarcus Olson – University of Central Missouri “Is there a correlation between burnout, and injury rates in baseball players due to specialization?” Sola Yeager & TediJo Pederson – University of Montana “Comparing the Effectiveness of Different Modalities for Myofascial Pain Relief: A Systematic Review” Bridget Davidson – Drake University “Effects of Social Determinants of Health and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus on Lower Extremity Workplace Injury” Past Student Writing Contest Awardees About Us Board of Directors Committees Awards Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion News Education Educational Resources Research to Clinical Practice About the ERC Faculty Mentor Program FAQ’s Scholarships Current Scholarship Endowments Scholarship Awardees How to Apply Student Writing Contest Research Athletic Training Research Agenda #ATsKnowWhy Social Media Campaign Free Communications Program Free Communications Awards Pronouncements Position Statements Research Grants Grant Priorities Current Research Endowments Research Grant Awardees Summary & Impact Reports Distinguished Scholar Lecture Exchange The AT Profession AT Education Position Statements AT Strategic Alliance AT Glossary Support Ways To Give Donate Now Automatic Recurring Gifts Gifts of Stocks and Bonds Donor Giving Societies Special Events and Campaigns Amazon Smile Scholarship Sponsorship Research Grant Sponsorship