APNM Abstract Award
The APNM Abstract Award recognizes the highest-ranked eligible abstract with a primary focus on the application of physiology, nutrition and metabolism to the study of human health, physical activity or fitness.
How to Enter
Applicants must enter the competition at the time of abstract submission by selecting both the Nutrition Graduate Student and Trainee Award and the APNM Abstract Award on the abstract submission form.
Before submitting your abstract, please review the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the APNM Abstract Award:
- The submitted abstract must have a primary focus on the application of physiology, nutrition and metabolism to the study of human health, physical activity or fitness.
- The applicant must be a graduate student, post-degree dietetic intern or medical resident. Individuals who already hold a PhD are not eligible.
- Both the applicant and their supervisor must be current CNS members in good standing at the time of abstract submission.
- The applicant must register for the full conference in person as a student delegate.
- The applicant must enter both the Nutrition Graduate Student and Trainee Award and the APNM Abstract Award at the time of abstract submission.
Selection & Award
The recipient will be selected based on the results of the blind abstract review and ranking process.
The award will be presented during the CNS Annual Conference and includes a certificate and a monetary award on behalf of APNM.
The recipient will also be encouraged to submit a manuscript related to their award-winning abstract to APNM and will be offered mentorship from an APNM Co-Editor-in-Chief in developing the manuscript.
Please see the conference program for details on award presentations and lectures.
Previous Award Winners
- 2026 – Lulu X Pei, MSc – University of British Columbia
- 2025 – Anne Manson – University of Manitoba