APNM Abstract Award

Awarded to the highest ranked abstract that has a primary focus on the application of physiology, nutrition, and metabolism to the study of human health, physical activity or fitness.

To be considered for this award, the applicant:

• must enter the competition at the time of abstract submission and must indicate on their form that they would like their abstract to be reviewed for the APNM Abstract Award along with the Nutrition Graduate Student and Trainee Award; 
• must be a graduate student, post-degree dietetic intern, or medical resident. Authors already holding a PhD degree are not eligible; 
• must register as a student delegate for the full conference and attend in person 
• both the applicant and their supervisor must be current CNS members in good standing at the time of abstract submission

The Awards Committee co-chairs will make the selection for the recipient of the APNM Abstract Award based on the highest ranking of all eligible abstracts.

The Award will be presented at the CNS Annual Conference. The award package consists of a certificate and monetary award on behalf of APNM. The recipient will be encouraged to submit a manuscript to the journal of APNM pertaining to the award-winning abstract. The trainee will be offered mentorship from APNM co-Editor-in-Chief in the development of the manuscript.

Previous Award Winners