Awards, Stipends, & Grants

Application Deadline: spring 2025

1. PURPOSE
   1. To recognize an individual student who has demonstrated extraordinary skills and commitment in the practice of integrative and functional nutrition including nutritional genomics, whole foods, dietary supplements, and/or natural healing modalities. Nominees for this award will be considered based on: volunteering and service related to integrative and functional nutrition, leadership, GPA, awards, and participation in research, teaching and/or mentoring.
   2. $500 awarded to chosen recipient.
      
      
2. ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIRED CRITERIA
   All active student members in good standing with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and DIFM DPG are eligible. Exempt members include the following: previous winners of the Outstanding Student Award and any current DIFM Executive Committee member (or currently on ballot for elected office). Required criteria include the following:
   
   
   1. Academy member for at least 1 year
   2. DIFM member for at least 1 year
   3. Must attend a college or university with an ACEND approved nutrition program
   4. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
   5. Two letters of recommendation – one letter from a faculty member and one from a DIFM member
   6. Personal statement that demonstrates leadership skills (250-500 words)
   7. Demonstrates active interest in integrative and functional medicine/nutrition including school projects, writing projects, presentations, leadership, volunteer and/or work experience
      
      
3. OPTIONAL CRITERIA
   1. Published author in peer reviewed journal or book
   2. Research contributor (completed work)
   3. Media contributor
   4. Advanced education degree or credential/certification in integrative/functional nutrition
   5. Awards- student, community, etc.
   6. Awardee is willing to volunteer on a committee for DIFM based on his/her preference/interest/availability
      
      
4. PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
   1. Nominations for the Outstanding Student Award can be submitted by any member of DIFM. Members are encouraged to nominate qualified students and/or self-nominate.
   2. Whether nominating a student or self-nominating, the following documents must be submitted for the nominee to the Nominating Committee by TBD spring 2025
      • Award application form
      • Resume or Curriculum vitae (CV)
      • Two letters of recommendation
      • Transcript (to verify GPA; can be unofficial copy)
      • Personal statement (250-500 words)
   3. Application documents are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and selection will be made by TBD spring 2025
   4. . The nominee with the highest score will be selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award.
   5. The award recipient will be notified by email and announced in the DIFM newsletter, The Integrative RDN, the DIFM Website and social media outlets. Recognition will also be given at DIFM’s annual FNCE events.
      
      
5. TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
   1. Completed applications are accepted through TBD spring 2025
   2. Please submit the
      • Award Application Form
      • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) (5-page limit)
      • Two letters of recommendation
      • Transcript
      • Personal statement

Questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee at DIFMNOMCOM@gmail.com:

• Nominating Committee Chair, Sue Ellen Anderson-Haynes
• Nominating Committee Chair, Rima Kleiner
• Nominating Committee Member, Chrissy Barth

Application Deadline: spring 2025- TBD

1. PURPOSE
   1. To recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership and service as a member of DIFM DPG, is a leader in the profession, and has worked toward the promotion of dietetics professionals involved in integrative, functional and holistic medicine, nutritional genomics, whole foods, dietary supplements, and/or natural healing modalities.
   2. $500 awarded to chosen recipient.
      
      
2. ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIRED CRITERIA
   All active members in good standing with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and DIFM DPG are eligible. Exempt members include the following: previous winners of the Excellence in Service Award and any current DIFM Executive Committee member (or currently on ballot for DIFM elected office). Required criteria include the following:
   
   
   1. Academy and DIFM member for a minimum of 5 years
   2. RDN for a minimum of 10 years
   3. One professional letter of recommendation
   4. Demonstrated excellence in service, as evidenced by DIFM leadership/volunteerism (elected or appointed positions), and/or by leadership/volunteerism in other Academy positions
   5. Contributed to the advancement of DIFM and to the profession by supporting DIFM initiatives, and advocating for the integrative and functional dietetics practitioner.
      
      
3. OPTIONAL CRITERIA
   1. Founding member of NCC/DIFM
   2. Precepting/mentoring experience
   3. Teaching/educating experience
   4. CPE presenter in integrative and functional nutrition
   5. Volunteer/public service to promote nutrition
   6. Published author or editor on integrative and functional medicine topic (e.g. DIFM newsletter, journal, book)
   7. Research contributor (completed work)
   8. Media contributor
   9. Professional awards
   10. Fellow of the Academy
   11. Advanced education degree or credential/certification in integrative/functional nutrition
       
       
4. PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
   1. Nominations for the Excellence in Service Award can be submitted by any member of DIFM. Members are encouraged to nominate qualified peers and/or self-nominate.
   2. Whether nominating a student or self-nominating, the following documents must be submitted for the nominee to the Nominating Committee by spring 2025- TBD:
      • Award application form
      • Curriculum vitae (CV)
      • One letter of recommendation
   3. Application documents are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and selection will be made byspring 2025- TBD. The nominee with the highest score will be selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Service Award.
   4. The award recipient will be notified by email and announced in the DIFM newsletter, The Integrative RDN, the DIFM Website and social media outlets. Recognition will also be given at DIFM’s annual FNCE events.
      
      
5. TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
   1. Completed applications are accepted through spring 2025- TBD
   2. Please submit the
      • Award Application Form
      • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (5-page limit)
      • One letter of recommendation

Apply Here

Questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee at DIFMNOMCOM@gmail.com:

• Nominating Committee Chair, Sue Ellen Anderson-Haynes
• Nominating Committee Chair, Rima Kleiner
• Nominating Committee Member, Chrissy Barth

Application Deadline: TBD spring 2025

1. PURPOSE
   1. To recognize an individual DIFM DPG member who has demonstrated extraordinary skills and commitment in the practice of integrative and functional nutrition including nutritional genomics, whole foods, dietary supplements, and/or natural healing modalities. Nominees will be considered for this award based on: active participation and leadership in DIFM DPG, promotion of DIFM DPG outside the practice group, involvement in other dietetic organizations that promote the registered dietitian in integrative and functional nutrition practice, and / or contributions to research in the area of integrative and functional nutrition.
   2. $500 awarded to chosen recipient.
      
      
2. ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIRED CRITERIA
   All active members in good standing with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and DIFM DPG are eligible. Exempt members include the following: previous winners of the Excellence in Practice Award and any current DIFM Executive Committee member (or currently on ballot for DIFM elected office). Required criteria include the following:
   
   
   1. Academy and DIFM member for a minimum of 5 years
   2. RDN for a minimum of 10 years
   3. One professional letter of recommendation
   4. Demonstrated excellence in practice, as evidenced by work that is innovative, creative, and recognized as exemplary by professional peers
   5. Currently practicing clinical integrative and functional nutrition
      
      
3. OPTIONAL CRITERIA
   1. Founding member of NCC/DIFM
   2. Leadership/volunteerism in DIFM or Academy (elected or appointed positions)
   3. Precepting/mentoring experience
   4. Teaching/educating experience
   5. CPE presenter in integrative and functional nutrition
   6. Volunteer/public service to promote nutrition
   7. Published author or editor on integrative and functional medicine topic (e.g. DIFM newsletter, journal, book)
   8. Research contributor (completed work)
   9. Media contributor
   10. Advanced education degree or credential/certification in integrative/functional nutrition
   11. Fellow of the Academy
   12. Professional awards
       
       
4. PROCEDURES AND INSTRUCTIONS
   1. Nominations for the Excellence in Practice Award can be submitted by any member of DIFM. Members are encouraged to nominate qualified peers and/or self nominate.
   2. Whether nominating a student or self-nominating, the following documents must be submitted for the nominee to the Nominating Committee byTBD spring 2025
      • Award application form
      • Curriculum vitae (CV)
      • One letter of recommendation
   3. Application documents are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and selection will be made by TBD spring 2025. The nominee with the highest score will be selected as the recipient of the Excellence in Practice Award.
   4. The award recipient will be notified by email and announced in the DIFM newsletter, The Integrative RDN, the DIFM Website and social media outlets. Recognition will also be given at DIFM’s annual FNCE events.
      
      
5. TO APPLY OR NOMINATE
   1. Completed applications are accepted through TBD spring 2025
   2. Please submit the
      • Award Application Form
      • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (5-page limit)
      • One letter of recommendation

Apply Here

Questions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee at DIFMNOMCOM@gmail.com:

• Nominating Committee Chair, Sue Ellen Anderson-Haynes
• Nominating Committee Chair, Rima Kleiner
• Nominating Committee Member, Chrissy Barth