ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation Annual Large Grants

The ASPEN Rhoads Research Foundation offers large grants of $25,000 to early-career investigators in clinical nutrition and metabolic support. Named after Dr. Jonathan Rhoads, the foundation aims to fund innovative research projects that align with the ASPEN Research Agenda. Candidates are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate a commitment to advancing nutrition support practices through rigorous scientific inquiry and mentoring support, ultimately leading to impactful clinical outcomes.

The Foundation is named in honor of Jonathan Rhoads, MD, for his outstanding and renowned contributions to science in the fields of clinical nutrition, nutrition support, and surgery. Through its regular granting cycle, the Foundation funds exceptional scientific research projects submitted by early-career investigators of clinical nutrition and metabolic support in alignment with the priorities outlined in the ASPEN Research Agenda.
Future research should include both basic science-oriented investigations aimed at improving our understanding of the science of nutrient regulation in different disease states, as well as clinical and translational research to determine how the practice of nutrition support can continue to be refined and individualized to optimize clinical outcomes.
Large grants ($25K)
These grants are targeted to support early-stage career investigators with a PhD, MD or PharmD that have more advanced academic training, including senior postdoctoral fellows and those with academic faculty appointments at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level. Desirable candidates will have a record of accomplishment and commitment to a research career in the form of peer-reviewed publications during and after their training period. In addition, candidates are encouraged to provide a career development plan that includes a strong mentoring team and stated commitment of technical and institutional facilities resources to support the applicant’s research project. The goal of these grants is to provide support for pilot or preliminary studies that generate key proof of concept research findings that lead to larger grants from federal agencies, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

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