New awards. Returning opportunities. Limited-time submission window.
Deadline to Submit: Monday, May 18, 2026
Rockville, MD (April 7, 2026) – Following the close of its recent awards cycle, the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation (ASNF) is issuing a special, limited-time call for nominations to support new and returning award opportunities across the nutrition field.
This supplemental call is highlighted by the inaugural Sylvia Rowe Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Communications, established to recognize Sylvia Rowe’s significant contributions to the field and to ASN. The call also marks the return of the Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship after a two-year hiatus, alongside select additional awards that remain open for nomination.
Honorees will be recognized at ASN’s annual flagship meeting, NUTRITION 2026, July 25 – 28 in National Harbor, Maryland, just outside Washington, DC, where a global community of researchers, clinicians, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers gather to advance evidence-based nutrition.
The nomination deadline is Monday, May 18, 2026. All nomination materials must be submitted electronically through the ASN Foundation Portal.
This is an opportunity to recognize leaders, innovators, and rising stars who are making a lasting impact on the field. Awards in this cycle include:
- NEW! The Sylvia Rowe Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Communications– For investigators 10+ years past their terminal degree
- Herbalife Nutrition Scholarship – For RDs/RDNs or graduate students wishing to become one
- Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellowship – For undergraduate students
- Clinical Nutrition Internship Program Award – For medical students
- Outstanding Early Career I Professional Award – For investigators 0-5 years of receiving terminal degree
- Outstanding Early Career II Professional Award– For investigators 6-10 years of receiving terminal degree
Self-nominations, as well as nominations on behalf of other nutrition professionals, are welcome. Please note that certain awards have additional requirements that are defined in their descriptions. Award winners will be notified by June 1, 2026.
Learn more about awards and submit nominations by Monday, May 18 here.
Learn how to support awards and the activities of the ASN Foundation here.
For questions, contact [email protected].
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About the American Society for Nutrition Foundation (ASNF)
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation (ASNF) is a nonprofit entity committed to advancing the science and practice of nutrition through strategic philanthropic efforts. The ASNF supports ASN and plays a vital, distinct, and complementary role. By funding initiatives that drive innovation, foster diversity, and recognize excellence in nutrition research and practice, the Foundation strengthens the field and accelerates progress to shape the future of nutrition. The ASNF supports the pipeline of nutrition leaders at every stage of their careers to ensure that excellence in research, clinical practice, policy and education continues to thrive. The ASNF’s broad portfolio of activities includes fellowships, pilot grants, scholarships, and recognition awards to include our renowned Fellows program. Visit us at nutrition.org/foundation.
