(formerly “Fellow of ASN”)
This recognition program has been elevated to recognize and pay tribute to the lifetime achievements of outstanding scientists who have had distinguished careers in the field of nutrition. The Distinguished Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (DFASN) program was established in 1952 as the highest honor that the Society bestows for notable lifetime achievements. To date, the program has recognized more than 500 scientists who have had distinguished careers in the field of nutrition. Applicants must be scientists who have had a distinguished career in the field of nutrition and be at least thirty years of membership with ASN and from completion of their terminal degree.
The ASN Fellows Committee invites applications for the Class of 2026 ASN Distinguished Fellows. Established in 1952, the ASN Distinguished Fellow designation is the highest honor bestowed by the Society in recognition of significant discoveries and distinguished careers in nutrition.
Target Candidates
- Have been a member of ASN for ≥ 30 years
- Have had a distinguished career in nutrition
All application materials must be submitted electronically through the ASN Foundation Portal. Nominations/applications should include a statement on the candidate’s contributions to the field of nutrition science, practice, and/or education; a description of leadership roles and service within ASN and/or the broader nutrition community; a description of honors and awards; a CV, and up to two letters of support. ASN membership is not required to submit a nomination.
For more information on the ASN Fellows program, please visit www.nutrition.org/foundation/asn-fellows/.
The Class of 2026 ASN Fellows will be honored during NUTRITION 2026, July 25 – 28 July 2026, in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC.
