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
Applications open on May 1st.
The deadline to apply is July 21st, 11:59CT
All awards and grants require active RDPG membership to apply
For full instructions and to apply, please visit https://rdpg.grantplatform.com/
All award winners are invited to attend the Research DPG Membership Event at
FNCE® 2025 to discuss their research and receive the award.
If the winner cannot attend, they will record a short video discussing their
research and acknowledging any sponsored funds.
Grant Opportunities
The Sugar Association Group Pilot Grant Program Award (2): $5,000
The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money to a group of students and faculty advisors for a research project that is nutrition- or dietetics-related, is focused on laboratory-based projects, and will advance our knowledge of nutrition.
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Student Pilot Grant Award (1): $2,000
This grant aims to provide pilot or seed money for a student project related to the first 1000 days of the lifecycle. The proposal should discuss how the project will align with the stated purpose of the grant. Students must also submit a brief letter of support from a research mentor who has agreed to guide the project. The support letter should be one page or less.
Awards
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Student Research Abstract Awards (2): $250
Undergraduate and graduate students (at the time of FNCE® abstract submission) listed as first author on a research abstract accepted for presentation at FNCE® are eligible to apply for one of two $250 recognition awards. Winners are expected to present their research in a brief oral presentation with PowerPoint at the RDPG reception at FNCE®.
First Author Published Article Award (1)
The purpose of this award is to recognize a member who has an outstanding publication. To be eligible, the applicant must be the first author of a peer-reviewed scientific publication. The paper must have been published (including e-published) in an issue of a journal dated between June 2nd , 2024 and July 21st, 2025
Member of the Year Award (1)
Based on recommendation by the RDPG Chair, this award is given to an RDPG member who has served on the Executive Committee or been a member of an RDPG committee within the past 5 years and has demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the RDPG Executive Committee goals and projects.