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 Summer Cycle 2024 Awards and Grants
The application deadline is July 31st, 2024
All awards and grants require active RDPG membership to apply.
For full instructions and to apply, please visit https://rdpg.grantplatform.com/
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition/ Research Dietetic Practice Group Student Pilot Grant Award ($2,000)
The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money for a student project that is related to the first 1000 days of the lifecycle. Proposal should discuss how project will align with stated purpose of 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. The award winner will be invited to attend the Research DPG Membership Business Meeting at FNCE® 2024 to discuss their research and receive the award. If the winner is unable to attend, they will record a short video discussing their research.
Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition/ Research Dietetic Practice Group Student Research Awards (Two recognition awards at $250 each)
Undergraduate and graduate students (at 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®.
Emerging Author Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize a member who has an outstanding publication. To be eligible, applicant must be the first author of a peer-reviewed, scientific publication. Applicant must also be a current student or be no more than 8 years past completion of their highest conferred degree. Paper must have been published (including e-published) in an issue of a refereed journal dated between July 2nd , 2023 and July 30th, 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 2024 Emerging Researcher Author Award). Prior recipients of a RDPG author award must wait three years before reapplying for an author award.