Oncology Nutrition DPG Grants

Grant application is currently closed. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or a student in an ACEND-accredited program.
• Applicant must be a current active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the ON DPG.

Submission Instructions

• Applications must be single-spaced, narrow margins, Arial 11 font and include:
  • Cover page including name, institution, title
  • Research proposal (6 pages maximum, including references)
    • (1) introduction and background;
    • (2) aims of the study (and hypothesis);
    • (3) methodology (include IRB status if applicable);
    • (4) statistical analysis plan; and
    • (5) significance and implications for practice
  • Itemized budget including a justification for each line item. Example: Budget Item 1: Gift Cards - $300 (Gift cards will be used as participant incentives.)
  • Signed letter of support.

Funding Expectations

• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 for professionals and $1,500 for students. Funds must be used to support the research only (i.e. project materials, research supplies, laboratory assessments, required software, statistical analysis, modest participant incentives, etc.).
• Funds may NOT be used for salaries, tuition, stipends, or to support indirect or overhead costs.  Indirect costs include items that are associated with running the organization as a whole, such as administration staff salaries, rent, utilities, office supplies, etc. 
• A maximum of $500 out of the potential $5,000 awards, and a maximum of $250 out of the potential $1,500 awards may be used for oncology and nutrition related travel expenses (e.g., registration, lodging).
• All funds will be paid directly to the university or organization (not individuals).
• Grantees are encouraged to publish results in the Oncology Nutrition Connection or a peer-reviewed scientific journal. Note that mentoring may be available for first-time publishers.
• Grantees are expected to present a research poster outlining the study progress and results at FNCE and/or the ON DPG Symposium. Grantees may also be invited to provide a short oral presentation on research findings.
• Proposals reviews will be blinded to reviewers and the applications will be treated as confidential information. Copies of the application will not be returned to the applicant.

ON DPG EDUCATIONAL GRANT APPLICATION

Application Due: May 15, 2025

The ON DPG is offering two $500 education grant to be used for an in person or virtual conference or other educational activity related to oncology nutrition. Application due date is May 15, 2025.  

To apply, please complete the following:

• Education Grant Award Application which includes
  • Statement of 400 words or less explaining which continuing education activity you will be attending, why you would like to attend, and how it will benefit your oncology nutrition practice and possibly that of others. Please include one example of a project or problem-solving activity that you have worked on recently.
  • Curriculum vitae or resume.

All materials must be completed for consideration including: application, statement, and CV/resume.

The recipients of the grant will be expected to write a short summary of the educational activity attended for publication in the group’s newsletter. Funds will be disbursed after recipients attend the activity and submit a draft of the article to our newsletter editors. 

It is expected that the educational activity and submission for reimbursement should take place by May 31, 2026.

Executive Committee members are not eligible for the Educational Grant.