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CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition
Supports dietetics research projects and dissemination
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 2, 2023
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports dietetics research projects with a maximum award of $20,000. It funds studies that advance dietetic practice, along with related proposal, ethics, and dissemination activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : March 2, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Other Health Services
Target groups
- General public
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Dietetics and nutrition research projects.
- Research designed to contribute to future dietetic practice.
- Projects involving qualitative or quantitative study designs.
Documents Needed
- Abstract
- Letter of Intent or full proposal, depending on the stage
- General information sheet
- Human research ethics approval or plan for approval
- Completed and signed application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered dietitians.
- Members of Dietitians of Canada.
- Research teams with a principal investigator or co-principal investigator meeting the dietitian membership requirement.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants without the required registered dietitian or Dietitians of Canada membership status for the principal investigator arrangement.
- Dietetic interns, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows as funded personnel.
- Projects led by principal investigators who are full-time employees of universities, dietetic departments, or public health departments when seeking salary support.
Eligible expenses
- Salary support for project personnel such as technicians, technologists, research assistants, statistical consultants, and similar staff.
- Minor equipment needed for the project.
- Supplies and services such as materials, printing, postage, computer services, analytical services, and equipment maintenance.
- Fieldwork travel and participant transportation related to data collection.
- Conference travel and dissemination, up to $1,000.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Salary for principal investigators.
- Salary for full-time university, dietetic, or public health employees on the project.
- Dietetic interns, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows.
- Secretarial assistance.
- Office furniture, computers, photographic equipment, and equipment service contracts.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee.
- Written review feedback is provided after the competition.
- Final decisions are made by CFDR and are final.
- Successful applicants are announced publicly.
- A signed application forms the agreement with CFDR and the sponsoring institution.
Additional information
- Applications may be submitted in English or French.
- The submission package must include separate documents.
- Investigators must disclose other funding requested or received.
- The submission indicates agreement to the program policy terms.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition?
This program supports dietetics research projects with a maximum award of $20,000. It funds studies that advance dietetic practice, along with related proposal, ethics, and dissemination activities.
How much funding can be received?
CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition program?
To be eligible for the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition program, you must:
Registered dietitian leadership required
Project must fit CFDR mandate
Held at PI or co-PI institution
What expenses are eligible under CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition?
Dietetics and nutrition research projects.
Research designed to contribute to future dietetic practice.
Projects involving qualitative or quantitative study designs.
Who can I contact for more information about the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition?
You can contact Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) by email at info@cfdr.ca.
Where is the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition available?
The CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition program is available across Canada.
Is the CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CFDR 2023 Research Grant Competition is a Grant and Funding