Women in Sport: Organisations, Research & Events
Explore organisations, research initiatives, conferences and resources dedicated to advancing the health, wellbeing and performance of women and girls in sport.
Upcoming Conferences & Events
Female Athlete Conference
An international conference focused on advancing knowledge, research and clinical practice surrounding the female athlete.
2027 Conference: Further details available via the conference website.
Website: www.femaleathleteconference.com
Emory Women’s Sports & Wellness Conference
A conference bringing together expertise in women’s sports medicine, health, wellness and performance.
2026 Conference: August 2026
2027 Conference: Date to be announced
Website: www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/orthopedic-spine-center/womens-sports-conference
Strong Girls United Global Summit
Strong Girls United works to empower girls through sport while developing confidence, leadership and lifelong participation.
2027 Global Summit: 5–6 March 2027
Website: www.sgunitedfoundation.org/about
Instagram: @stronggirlsunited
Organisations & Initiatives
Women’s Sports Foundation
An organisation dedicated to advancing the lives of women and girls through sport, with resources and advocacy focused on health, participation and equality.
Women’s Health Resources:
www.womenssportsfoundation.org/advocacy_category/health/
Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute
The WHSP Institute works to advance research, education and innovation surrounding women’s health, sport and human performance.
Website: whspinstitute.org
United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
The USOPC provides resources and initiatives focused on supporting women’s health and performance within Olympic and Paralympic sport.
Women’s Health:
www.usopc.org/womens-health
The USOPC is also involved in international collaboration designed to advance women’s sport and female athlete health.
Global Alliance for Female Athletes (GAFA)
A global initiative focused on supporting and advancing the health, wellbeing and performance of female athletes.
Website: YourGAFA.com
AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative
The Australian Institute of Sport Female Performance & Health Initiative (FPHI) provides evidence-based education and resources designed to improve the health and performance of female athletes.
Website: www.ausport.gov.au/ais/fphi
Research & Education
Stanford FASTR
Female Athlete Science and Translational Research (FASTR) at Stanford University conducts research focused on improving the health and performance of female athletes and translating scientific findings into practice.
Website: fastr.stanford.edu
Female Athlete Research Committee (FARM)
A Stanford-based initiative supporting research and collaboration focused on the health and performance of female athletes.
Website: humanperformance.stanford.edu/farm2025/
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
A collaborative research alliance working to understand the principles of human performance and translate discoveries into practical approaches to health and performance.
The Alliance includes programmes and collaborations involving Stanford, UC San Diego, Emory University and the Women’s Health, Sports & Performance Institute.
Website: humanperformancealliance.org