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 and grants for members.
Applications open on May 1st.
The deadline to apply has been extended to November 21st, 2025, 11:59 CT.
All awards and grants require current RDPG membership to apply
To apply, please visit https://rdpg.grantplatform.com/
All award winners are invited to attend the Research DPG Membership Event at
FNCE® to discuss their research and receive the award.
If the winner cannot attend, they will record a short video discussing their
research and acknowledging funds.
Grant Opportunities
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. This grant is made possible through funding provided by The Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition.
Grain Foods Research Institute/Research DPG Pilot Grant Award (2): $15,000
The purpose of this pilot grant is to support research on increasing whole grain consumption by using refined, enriched, and/or fortified grain-based ingredients and/or foods. Proposal should discuss how the project will align with stated purpose of grant. The award winner will be selected by the Research DPG Awards committee. Two awardees will receive a $15,000 grant award each. This grant is made possible through funding provided by The Grain Foods Research Institute (GFRI).
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. This award is made possible through funding provided by The Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition.
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.