Annual Award
The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Award funds early-career research advancing clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, and metabolic support science.
Funder: ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (special eligibility letter/CV for >10 years post-degree) | August 26, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 for one year; may be renewable for a second year (total up to $50,000); smaller grants ($10,000–$20,000) also available.
Summary: Supports advanced early-career investigators in clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, and metabolic support research.
Description
The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Award provides funding to advanced early-career researchers for impactful studies in clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, metabolic support, and related fields. The goal is to foster innovative research that advances patient care and aligns with the ASPEN Research Agenda. The award is intended for larger-scale, meaningful projects and is designed to help early-career investigators generate preliminary data for future, larger grants.
