ADAF Research Grants
The following ADAF Research Grants are available to all ADA members. Grants are due annually on December 1st, unless otherwise noted.
Abbott Nutrition Award
This award will provide financial support of $5,000 to a doctoral student who is planning to conduct research in the area of renal disease and nutrition.
This grant is given to provide funding for research proposals based on ADA’s Research Agenda for Dietetics. 2009 topic: Understanding the role of spices and health. Grant amount: $5,000.
This grant is given to support research in nutrition and oral health or dental education by doctoral students seeking a doctorate in nutrition and oral health or dental education. Grant amount: $15,000. Non-US residents may apply.
Diabetes Care and Education DPG Medical Nutrition Therapy Outcomes Research Grant
This grant is given to provide financial support to a Diabetes Care and Education DPG member for outcomes research in diabetes medical nutrition therapy. Grant amount: $10,000.
Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG Research Grant
This grant is given to provide research funding to a Dietitians in Nutrition Support DPG member. Grant amount: $10,000. Due April 1, 2007.
Herbert D. and Nylda Gemple Research Grant
This grant is given to encourage the development of and excellence in innovative and unique models to study the correlation of diet and nutrition in treating neurological disorders. Grant amount: $5,000.
Jean Hankin Nutritional Epidemiology Research Grant
This grant is given to provide financial support to a doctoral student working on a dissertation in the area of nutritional epidemiology. Grant amount: $5,000.
Ann A. Hertzler Research Grant
This grant is given to provide funding for research proposals based on ADA’s Research Agenda for Dietetics. A research question is developed by ADA’s Research Committee annually. Grant amount: $5,000.
This grant is given to encourage young academics to enhance and stimulate research in foodservice management. Grant amount: $5,000.
This grant is given to recognize and encourage innovative approaches to promote healthy living through nutrition and physical activity. A topic will be selected annually. Grant amount: $5,000.
This grant is given for a research project that aims to demonstrate the value of dietetics professionals on the health of the public or demonstrate the evolving role of dietetics professionals in the profession. Grant amount: $1,000.