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Become an RDPG Member Today

ADA members can join the RDPG in the spring as part of the annual ADA membership renewal. The annual fee is $25 for active ADA members and $10 for student members.

You can join the RDPG during the year on the ADA website by going through your ADA Member Information site.

Who Are the Members?

RDPG members are dietitians keenly interested in research about dietetics, food and nutrition.

We are dietetic professionals involved in many aspects of research, including:

  • Dietitians keeping up-to-date with the latest from dietetic researchers
  • Investigators leading nutrition grants and projects
  • Members disseminating and applying research findings
  • Research coordinators for many types of studies
  • Bionutritionist dietitians working in NIH-funded clinical research centers
  • ADA members involved in a wide variety research projects nationwide and internationally
  • Dietitians in the public policy arena
  • Educators in touch with the latest findings and key dietetic researchers
  • Post-graduates involved in their own research projects
  • Students in undergraduate programs, internships and graduate programs.

Our members are valued sources for conducting, disseminating, interpreting and applying food, nutrition and dietetic research. Accordingly, members are employed in various settings, including:

  • Colleges and universities
  • Schools of medicine and other health sciences
  • Clinical and translational science centers
  • Private research institutes and centers
  • Non-profit research agencies
  • Industry
  • Public health departments
  • Government agencies
  • Hospitals and clinics
  • Community groups

Our creativity, curiosity, knowledge, expertise and experience are applied to many types of research, including:

  • Clinical
  • Basic
  • Translational
  • Laboratory
  • Food science
  • Community
  • Industry
  • Practice-based
  • Public health
  • Public policy
  • Other areas related to the wide scope of dietetics, food and nutrition

Many RDPG members are involved in cutting edge ADA projects and information including:

  • Evidence Analysis Library® (EAL)
  • Position Paper authorship and review
  • Dietetic Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN)
  • Knowledge Center
  • ADA Research Committee
  • ADA Foundation research initiatives
  • ADA Research Agenda
  • Knowledge Center
  • Research Toolkit

RDPG members work with other professions on collaborative research projects and public health initiatives. Many members are involved in current efforts to identify the best way to integrate food and nutrition into the prevention of obesity.

RDPG Membership

ADA members can join the RDPG in the spring as part of the annual ADA membership renewal. The annual fee is $25 for active ADA members and $10 for student members.

You can join the RDPG at any time during the year on the ADA website going through your ADA Member Information site.

Benefits of RDPG Membership:

  • Opportunities to meet and communicate with other dietitians interested in research.
  • Chance to meet some of the leaders in the field of dietetics, food and nutrition research.
  • Receive the online publication of the RDPG Newsletter, The Digest.
  • Keep in touch with regular updates from the RDPG electronic mailing list available to all members.
  • Obtain CPEU from RDPG activities, including CPEU-approved articles in The Digest and free webinars to members.
  • Apply for RDPG Awards including the RDPG Seed Grant, Student Undergraduate Award and Student Graduate Student Award. These are given annually.
  • Attend the RDPG-sponsored activities at the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) meetings. These are of special interest to members.
  • Access the RDPG website at http://www.researchdpg.org/

Remember the student membership option!

RDPG members who work with students can encourage them to join our DPG and be actively involved. There is a reduced rate ($10) for student membership. Our students are future leaders in our group and we want them involved and connected.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What networking opportunities are available for RDPG members?
    • Join the RDPG google group electronic mailing list to share and receive timely information on upcoming events/activities, funding opportunities, job announcements, and professional issues. Contact the incoming or outgoing RDPG secretary if you need assistance with your google group access.
    • Use the electronic mailing list to ask for expert assistance and advice on research topics from other RDPG members.
    • Attend the Annual Research DPG Member Breakfast during FNCE to make new friends across the country.
    • Find out what is happening with nutrition research in Clinical and Translational Science (CTS) Centers nationwide by monitoring the RDPG CTS Sub-unit activities. These include quarterly articles in The Digest and a special gathering at FNCE.
    • Volunteer to work on RDPG activities and meet research dietitians from around the country.
  2. How can the RDPG promote professional growth of members?
    • Receive access to our online newsletter, The Digest.
    • Obtain Continuing Professional Education Units from various RDPG programs.
    • Submit articles for publication in The Digest. This is a great opportunity for new researchers who could benefit from the opportunity to publish their first peer-reviewed article.
    • Develop collaborative research projects with other RDPG members.
    • Respond to questions on the electronic mailing list to connect with other members with similar research interests.
    • Learn about new funding opportunities and position openings.
    • Accept opportunities to participate in ADA requests for assistance or participation on ADA committees, Evidence-Based Practice projects and Position Paper development.
    • Expand leadership experience and improve your resume by serving on RDPG committees or running for elected office
  3. How are members recognized for the efforts?
    • RDPG Awards are presented annually.
    • Member achievements are reported in The Digest.
    • Papers or short articles can be published in The Digest.
    • Expertise can be shared on the RDPG electronic mailing list.
    • Committee membership and election to RDPG office are opportunities for recognition by peers.

RDPG Mission and Vision

Mission

The Research Dietetic Practice Group is leading the future of dietetics by promoting the conduct and application of research related to food, nutrition and dietetics.

Vision

Research Dietetic Practice Group will provide members with information and networking to allow them to be the valued source for conducting, interpreting, and applying research related to food, nutrition, and dietetics.

Strategic Plan Goals

  • Build an aligned, engaged, and diverse membership.
  • Influence key food, nutrition and health initiatives.
  • Impact the research agenda and facilitate research supporting the dietetics profession.
  • Promote nutrition and dietetics research activities at Clinical and Translational Science Award centers.
  • Increase demand and utilization for services provided by members.
  • Empower members to compete successfully in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Proactively focus on emerging areas of food and nutrition.