Early Career Nutrition Seed Funding Program Pilot Grant
Forecasted
The Early Career Nutrition Seed Funding Program Pilot Grant funds early-stage research on pork’s role in dietary patterns, health outcomes, and nutrition science, supported by the American Society for Nutrition.
Funder: American Society for Nutrition
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 | July 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 pilot grant plus up to $2,000 for travel and expenses to ASN’s annual meeting; project duration up to 12 months.
Summary: Supports early career researchers in generating preliminary data on pork’s role in dietary patterns, health, and nutrition science.
Key Information: Applicants must be within 10 years of terminal degree and ASN ECN members; major extramural funding disqualifies eligibility.
Description
This grant, administered by the American Society for Nutrition and supported by the National Pork Board, is designed to advance the careers of early-stage investigators by providing seed funding for pilot research. The award aims to generate preliminary data that can lead to future, larger-scale funding and impactful research in nutrition science. Projects should address gaps in the understanding of pork’s role in dietary patterns, health outcomes (including chronic disease risk and nutrient bioavailability), metabolic health, and the integration of pork in diverse and plant-forward diets. The program encourages multidisciplinary collaborations and aims to support innovative research that can shape the future of nutrition science.
