Research Grants

The basic activity of the Foundation to fulfil its mission is supplying grants for nutrition related research projects. Project grants are available for a maximum of two years. A progress report must be submitted shortly before the end of the first year (i.e. November 1 st). On the basis of this report, the Foundation will decide on release of the grant for the second year.

Applications for research grants, are reviewed on the basis of the originality of the project, the definition of a clear study hypothesis, the appropriateness of the experimental design, the feasibility of the research plan and the relevance to nutrition. Where appropriate, applicants are encouraged to show power and sample size calculations in full, and seek help from statisticians if needed..

It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain specific approval for the research project from the local ethical committee. An affirmative letter from such a committee should be attached to the application form. If animal experiments are involved, a similar letter of approval from the appropriate body is required.

The Foundation will support research projects to a maximum of € 25,000 per year. Travel costs and investment in permanent equipment will not be supported. Payment of human volunteers, if applicable, would be accepted. In the last few years, on average, 5-7 new research grants have been awarded per year. About half of the projects extended over two years. The number of rejected applications ranged between 30 and 50 per year.

In all scientific publications emanating from the research grant, acknowledgement to the Nutricia Research Foundation should be made.

For more information on Nutricia Research Foundation Grants awarded from 1988 to 2006, click here.