The Pat Anthony Disease-Related Malnutrition Research Grant funds research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of disease-related malnutrition, with support from the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation.
Funder: ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Letter/CV for eligibility exception or middle-career applicants) | August 26, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 for one year; may be renewable for a second year.
Summary: Supports research advancing understanding, prevention, or treatment of disease-related malnutrition, especially in the context of chronic disease.
The Pat Anthony Disease-Related Malnutrition Research Grant is offered by the ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation to honor Pat Anthony’s legacy in nutrition therapy and the fight against malnutrition in chronic disease. The grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve understanding, prevention, or treatment of disease-related malnutrition. The program is designed to foster early-career investigators in clinical nutrition and metabolic support, with a focus on projects aligned with the Foundation and ASPEN’s research agenda. The grant is open to applicants worldwide.