Member Shout Outs
Our members are making a difference in the lives of many by moving the global understanding of nutrition science forward. To recognize these great accomplishments, the Research DPG offers a variety of awards for members.
Submit your Application for a Research DPG Grant or Award
RDPG Winter Cycle 2024 Awards and Grants
The application deadline is February 15, 2024
All awards and grants require active RDPG membership to apply.
For full instructions and to apply, please visit https://rdpg.grantplatform.com/
The Sugar Association/Research DPG Pilot Grant Award (10K)
The Sugar Association is the official sponsor of the “The Sugar Association/Research DPG Pilot Grant Award.” The research topic does not have to be related to sugar, but the methods should include at least 1 laboratory-based procedure. The award winner will be selected by the Research DPG Awards committee. One awardee will receive a $10,000 grant award. Students are eligible to apply, but they must submit a brief letter of support from a research mentor who has agreed to guide the project.
The Research Dietetic Practice Group Pilot Grant (10K)
The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money for a project that is nutrition or dietetics related and will advance our knowledge of nutrition. The RDPG will provide one award totaling $10,000. Students and faculty members are eligible to apply. If you are a student, please submit a brief letter of support from your faculty mentor who has agreed to guide your project.
The Research Dietetic Practice Group Student Pilot Grant (3K)
The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money for a student project that is nutrition or dietetics related and will advance our knowledge of nutrition. The RDPG will provide one or more awards totaling $3000. The number of awards provided will be determined based on the funding needs of the top ranked applications. Applicant must upload a brief letter of support from a research mentor who has agreed to guide the project.
The Research Dietetic Practice Group Faculty Pilot Grant (3K)
The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money for a student project that is nutrition or dietetics related and will advance our knowledge of nutrition. The RDPG will provide one or more awards totaling $3000. The number of awards provided will be determined based on the funding needs of the top ranked applications. Students are not eligible to apply.
First Author Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize a member who has an outstanding publication. To be eligible, applicant must be first author of a peer-reviewed, scientific publication. Paper must have been published (including e-published) in an issue of a refereed journal dated between January 1st, 2023 and February 15, 2024. Papers submitted or accepted but not published will not be considered this year but could be submitted for a future award. Applicants may not submit the same paper for more than one award (i.e., you cannot submit the same paper for both the 2024 First Author and the 2023 Emerging Researcher Author Award). Prior recipients of a RDPG author award must wait three years before reapplying for an author award.
*All award winners will be selected by the Research DPG Awards Committee independent of the sponsor and based solely on the criteria found on the Research DPG website