Annual Award – funding available for various topics
The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Award funds early-stage research in clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, and metabolic support with a focus on innovation and scientific advancement.
Funder: ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation
Due Dates: August 26, 2026 (Full application) | July 1, 2026 (Letter & CV for extenuating eligibility)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 (not renewable); one-year project term; other Foundation grants may be larger but this award is fixed at $10,000.
Summary: Supports small-scale or early-stage research in clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, and metabolic support.
Description
The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Award provides $10,000 in funding for projects in clinical nutrition, nutrition therapy, metabolic support, or closely related fields. This award is designed to foster innovative, smaller-scale, or early-stage research—particularly for graduate students, trainees, or investigators seeking preliminary data to launch new research directions. Projects should align with the Foundation’s mission and the priorities outlined in the ASPEN Research Agenda.
