Gerber Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
Gerber Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship supports graduate nutrition researchers with funding for original scientific projects that advance nutrition knowledge and clearly communicate their contribution.
Funder: American Society for Nutrition
Due Dates: January 28, 2027 (Calculated annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$5,000 (2022 fellowship guidelines)
Summary: Supports outstanding nutrition research proposed and conducted by ASN members enrolled in U.S. graduate programs in nutrition.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASN members residing in the United States.
Description
The Gerber Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship is offered by the American Society for Nutrition through the ASN Foundation and endowed by The Gerber Foundation. It funds outstanding research projects proposed and conducted by ASN members enrolled in a United States graduate program in nutrition. The fellowship focuses on the quality of the proposed scientific work and its contribution to knowledge in nutrition.
Applicants describe a defined research objective, an experimental approach, and selected references supporting the project. They also explain the research’s contribution to nutrition knowledge for a non-scientific audience. Review considers the project’s significance, feasibility, communication and clarity, and overall scientific and technical quality.
