National Dairy Council Early Career Investigator Pilot Grant
The National Dairy Council Early Career Investigator Pilot Grant funds innovative research on dairy’s health impacts, supporting early career scientists through the American Society for Nutrition.
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Funder: American Society for Nutrition
Due Dates: December 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: One-time $15,000 grant; no indirect costs allowed
Summary: Supports early career investigators conducting innovative research on dairy’s impact on health and wellness.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASN members within 10 years of terminal degree; research must focus on dairy and health.
Description
This grant, administered by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and supported by Dairy Management Inc. on behalf of the National Dairy Council, is designed to foster the professional development of early career investigators. The primary aim is to support original or ongoing scientific research that advances understanding of dairy’s role in health and wellness, particularly as part of healthy eating patterns. The grant encourages mechanistic, epidemiological, clinical, and translational research approaches.
