California Walnuts Global Health and Nutrition Research Program
Forecasted
California Walnuts Global Health and Nutrition Research Program supports researchers studying walnut consumption through pre-clinical, observational, and clinical research to build evidence on human health.
Funder: California Walnut Board and Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (LOI) | April 2027 (Full proposals)
Funding Amounts: 2024 RFP benchmarks: approximately $100,000–$150,000 per observational study and $400,000–$500,000 per clinical trial; single- and multi-year projects
Summary: Supports research on walnut consumption and its effects on human health across the lifespan.
Key Information: CWC does not accept unsolicited funding requests; researchers must respond to its annual call.
Description
The California Walnut Commission (CWC) supports health and nutrition research through grants and the provision of walnuts. Its Global Health and Nutrition Research Program spans early exploratory pre-clinical research, human observational and epidemiological studies, and clinical interventions. Research priorities are developed in consultation with CWC’s Scientific Advisory Board to build high-quality evidence about the effects of walnut consumption across the lifespan.
Supported research has examined heart and cognitive health, cancer, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, gut health, body weight and composition, reproductive and bone health, nutrient and bioactive composition, food modeling, and research methodology. The program emphasizes scientific integrity, transparent engagement, and collaboration. Researchers retain control of study design and research, and completed studies must be submitted for publication regardless of outcomes.
