CDR Scholarships and Awards
To apply for scholarships and grants, credentialed practitioners and students must log in with their Academy/CDR ID number and password. If you do not have an Academy/CDR log in, refer to the Free Non-member Account for instructions.
The Commission on Dietetic Registration has provided funding to the Academy’s Foundation Disaster Relief program. This fund was established to support the personal and professional life-rebuilding efforts of Academy members, CDR credentialed practitioners and other nutrition and dietetics professionals and students who have been affected by disasters.
Click here for more details and to apply for the Disaster Relief program.
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Diversity Scholarship
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Diversity Internship Scholarship
- Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation accepts applications on an annual basis within the Foundation’s external, online application platform.
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Advanced Practice Residency Award – Program
Program Development Award
Award amount: Up to $30,000 per institution
The purpose of this award is to provide funding for the establishment of new advanced practice residency programs that adhere to the ACEND® Advanced Practice Residency Guidelines and for existing programs that require enhancements in order to meet the ACEND® Advanced Practice Residency Guidelines.
Advanced Practice Residency Award – Students
Continuing Education Award
Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per student
The purpose of this award is to provide funding to support Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who are enrolled in advanced practice residency programs.
Faculty Fellowship Award
Continuing Education Award
Award amount: $10,000
The purpose of this fund is to provide awards not to exceed $10,000 for individuals with doctoral degrees seeking to become RDNs.
Grassroots Marketing Award
Program Development Award
Award amount: Up to $10,000
The purpose of this fund is to provide awards to RDs or DTRs to promote CDR credentials at the local level to prospective employers or third-party-payers. Funds may be used for a virtual event/activity or “live” meeting or program (i.e., to attend and exhibit at a professional meeting). The number of awards given annually varies.
Leadership Award
Continuing Education Award
Award amount: Up to $5,000
The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to RDs and DTRs to obtain leadership training. The training programs should prepare individuals to move into leadership positions within their organization. Up to four awards may be given.
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