Joanne Schweitzer Clinical Nutrition Research Abstract Award
The Joanne Schweitzer Clinical Nutrition Research Abstract Award recognizes a registered dietitian who submits a clinical nutrition research abstract to the CNS Annual Conference.
The applicant must be the first author of the abstract and must identify themselves as a registered dietitian at the time of abstract submission.
How to Enter
Applicants must enter the competition at the time of abstract submission by selecting the Joanne Schweitzer Clinical Nutrition Research Abstract Award on the abstract submission form.
Before submitting your abstract, please review the eligibility requirements below.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Joanne Schweitzer Clinical Nutrition Research Abstract Award:
- Applicants must be registered dietitians and a current graduate student (MSc or PhD student). Individuals who already hold a PhD at the time of application are not eligible for this award.
- The applicant must be the first author of the submitted abstract.
- The applicant must identify themselves as a registered dietitian on the abstract submission form.
- The applicant must be a current CNS member in good standing at the time of abstract submission.
- The applicant must register for the full conference and attend in person.
- The applicant must enter the competition at the time of abstract submission by selecting this award on the abstract submission form.
Selection & Award
Eligible abstracts will be evaluated based on the originality of the research, quality of the findings and clarity of the written work.
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 monetary award and a framed certificate or plaque.
Please see the conference program for details on award presentations and lectures.
Previous Award Winners