Funding the next wave of infrared sauna & heat therapy research in the United States
At a Glance
Focus: Infrared sauna and heat therapy research (health, performance, wellbeing)
Who: Students at accredited colleges and universities in the United States
Awards: 10 scholarships of $5,000 USD each year
Fields: Exercise science, physiology, health sciences, public health, psychology, neuroscience, and related areas
What We’re Looking For
We support student research where infrared sauna or closely related heat therapy is central, not an afterthought.
Example topics include:
Cardiovascular and metabolic health effects of infrared sauna use
Exercise performance, recovery, and heat acclimation in response to infrared sauna sessions
Stress, mood, sleep, and mental wellbeing among infrared sauna users
Safe use guidelines and real-world infrared sauna protocols (temperature, duration, frequency, and timing)
Comparisons between infrared saunas and other sauna types (traditional, steam) from a health or safety perspective, with infrared sauna as the primary focus
Projects can be laboratory-based, clinical, field-based, or survey/observational.
Who Can Apply
You’re eligible if:
You are currently enrolled at an accredited US college or university
You are an upper-level undergraduate, graduate, or professional student with a defined research project
You are working in a relevant field, such as:
Exercise Science / Kinesiology
Human Physiology
Health or Biomedical Sciences
Public Health
Psychology or Neuroscience
You have a faculty advisor who supports and supervises your project
You will follow your institution’s IRB/ethics requirements, where applicable
Citizenship or immigration status does not by itself prevent eligibility, as long as you are able to legally receive scholarship funds in the United States.
Award Details
Each year, AnySauna awards:
10 scholarships
Each worth $5,000 USD (one-time award)
Funds may be used for:
Research costs (lab fees, equipment access, consumables)
Participant incentives or reimbursements
Data collection and analysis
Travel to collect data or present at conferences
Educational expenses related to your degree (tuition, fees, books)
Recipients agree to:
Acknowledge AnySauna as a sponsor in relevant presentations, theses, and publications
Recipients will provide:
A short project overview suitable for the AnySauna website, highlighting the infrared sauna–related aspects
A final summary of key findings in plain language
Participation in a brief Q&A or feature for AnySauna content (with your approval)
How to Apply
Please email one combined PDF including:
Cover Letter (maximum 1 page)
Your name, program, institution, and year of study
Why infrared saunas and/or heat therapy interest you
How this scholarship will support your project and academic goals
Project Proposal (2–3 pages)
Project title
Background and rationale
Aims and/or hypotheses
Methods (design, participants, infrared sauna or heat protocol, key outcome measures)
Expected impact and brief timeline
Current CV or Résumé (maximum 2 pages)
Faculty Advisor Support Letter
Preferably on institutional letterhead
Confirms your enrollment and good standing
Confirms the advisor’s support and the feasibility of the project
Notes that IRB/ethics approval will be obtained if required
Email: scholarships@anysauna.com
Subject line: AnySauna Infrared Sauna Research Scholarship – [Your Full Name]
Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
Key Dates
Applications open: 1 December 2025
Applications close: 1 April 2026
Recipients announced: 15 June 2026
Funding period: Following academic year
Exact dates for each cycle will be updated on this page.
Selection & Terms (Summary)
Selection criteria:
Clear and strong focus on infrared sauna or closely related heat therapy
Scientific quality and feasibility of the project
Potential real-world impact on health, performance, or wellbeing
Academic merit appropriate to the applicant’s career stage
Clarity, organization, and professionalism of application materials
Key terms:
Awards may be paid directly to the student or via their institution, depending on university requirements.
If a funded project is significantly changed, delayed, or discontinued, AnySauna may request a written update and may withhold or reallocate unused funds.
By applying, you consent to AnySauna reviewing your application, contacting your faculty advisor, and, with your approval, featuring your name, project title, and summaries in communications related to the scholarship.
AnySauna reserves the right to modify, pause, or discontinue the scholarship program, or adjust the number and size of awards, at its discretion for the current and future years.