Peanut Nutrition Grant: General Research Grant

The Peanut Institute Foundation is inviting research proposals that explore the health effects of peanuts and related products. Areas of focus include metabolic health, protein quality, chrononutrition, and food as medicine. The grant encourages studies on health equity and personalized nutrition. Eligible researchers from both the US and internationally can apply for funding ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. Multi-year project requests are also accepted, provided the total budget adheres to the funding ceiling.

General Information
The Peanut Institute Foundation (TPIF) is a non-profit entity that funds peanut nutrition research. We are currently requesting proposals that increase our understanding of how the consumption of peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil, peanut powder, and other peanut products affects human health. All novel and noteworthy proposals related to this topic will be reviewed.
Some areas of interest include:
Metabolic health (renal, hepatic, gut microbiome, etc.); Protein quality and digestion; Chrononutrition; Food as medicine/medically tailored meal interventions; Energy and vitality (eg., reproductive health in men and women, fitness, appetite, satiety, weight management, energy absorption or bioavailability, inflammation).
Brain/mental health, cancer prevention, and child health/obesity are continued areas of interest. We are also interested in projects that incorporate themes of health equity, and healthy aging, and personalized nutrition. Other research areas that increase the understanding of peanut consumption and human health are also encouraged. A suggested minimum funding amount of $25,000 not to exceed $400,000 is requested.
Funding
Requests to continue multi-year projects can be submitted annually; however, the proposed budget for the project’s entirety must not exceed the award ceiling.

Eligibility

Any scientist/researcher affiliated with a research institution or organization (public or private) that has the facilities to deliver results and that demonstrates the expertise to perform peanut nutrition research described above is eligible to apply. Both US and international researchers are eligible to apply.