Research Grants - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Annual grants fund innovative nutrition and dietetics research across diverse topics, including foodservice, dietary assessment, obesity prevention, nutrition counseling, and more.
Funder: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Due Dates: September 2026 (Applications open for 2027 cycle)
Funding Amounts: $3,000–$20,000 per award; most grants are single-year awards; multiple named grants available annually.
Summary: Annual research grants supporting innovation and discovery in nutrition and dietetics across diverse topics.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted electronically; emailed or hard-copy submissions are not accepted.
Description
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers a suite of annual research grants to stimulate innovation and discovery within the nutrition and dietetics profession. These grants support research in a wide range of areas, including foodservice management, dietary assessment, obesity prevention, nutrition and oral health, diabetes medical nutrition therapy, nutritional epidemiology, the evolving role of dietetics professionals, health benefits of culinary herbs and spices, nutrition counseling, and vegetarian nutrition. Each grant is tailored to specific research interests and, in some cases, to particular career stages or professional groups within the field.
