National Dairy Council Early Career Investigator Pilot Grant
Forecasted
The National Dairy Council Early Career Investigator Pilot Grant funds early career researchers studying dairy’s effects on health and nutrition, supported by the American Society for Nutrition.
Funder: American Society for Nutrition
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 | June 2027
Funding Amounts: One-time $15,000 grant; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports early career ASN members conducting research on dairy’s role in health and healthy eating patterns.
Key Information: Must be an ASN member within 10 years of terminal degree; no geographic restrictions.
Description
This grant funds early career investigators who are members of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) to advance scientific understanding of dairy’s effects on health and its role in healthy eating patterns. The program supports original research or the completion of ongoing projects, including mechanistic, epidemiological, clinical, or translational studies. The award is intended to foster the professional development of early career researchers and expand knowledge of dairy’s contribution to nutrition and public health.
