Awards

DEADLINES EXTENDED! SUBMIT BY MARCH 30, 2018!

RESEARCH AWARD

Award Description:

The Medical Nutrition Practice Group (MNPG) provides a research award up to the amount of $5000 to a member of MNPG to support research that is focused on improving patient outcomes (such as improving blood glucose, weight loss, quality of life, etc.).

Applicant requirements:

  • The principal investigator must be a member of MNPG
  • Student applicants must have an academic advisor and a supporting letter from the head of the department
  • Research must have institution approval, if applicable
  • All sources of funding must be revealed
  • Grant may not be used for salary purposes
  • Applicants must submit a proposed budget and timeline

Click HERE to download the application packet. Please submit the application packet to Mary K. Sharrett, MS, RD, LD, CNSC at Mary.sharrett@nationwidechildrens.org by March 30, 2018. 

 

EDUCATION STIPEND AWARD

Award Description: MNPG offers as a benefit of membership the opportunity to receive financial assistance to attend an educational event in the area of medical nutrition therapy.  An annual award of four educational stipends up to $500.00 each will be offered to MNPG members.  

Applicant Requirements

  • Must be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy) and a MNPG member for at least two consecutive years. Students are not eligible for the award.
  • MNPG Committee Chairs and Executive Committee members are not eligible for the stipend.
  • Educational programs must be targeted to the professional audience in the field of medical nutrition therapy. CPE’s must be awarded for the award.
  • Verification of attendance is required.
  • Stipend will be paid after individual writes an article for the Medical Nutrition Matters Newsletter (non CEU). After the article is received the stipend will be awarded. 

Application Requirements

  • Applicant needs to submit a personal statement with the following information: 
    • Name, date, and location of education event
    • Cost of event
    • Describe how will this event impact your practice.
    • Provide a brief overview of the intended article for the Medical Nutrition Matters Newsletter (non CEU).

Please submit application to Makayla Schuchardt at mlschuchardt@wisc.edu by March 30, 2018. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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