CFDR Research Showcase
The competition is now closed. Participants will recieve an email with their individual results.
2022 Annual Report
The 2022 CFDR Annual Report is now available.
Who We Are
We are a community changing the face of Canadian health and nutrition, and advancing the dietetic profession.

As the authoritative research funding organization for food, nutrition and dietetics, the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research is changing the face of Canadian health and advancing the dietetic profession. Our funding supports the development of quality advice and accessible resources that are based on credible scientific evidence, to help enhance the health of all Canadians. Over the past 30 years, we have invested over $2.8 Million in research undertaken by Canadian dietitians with over 159 projects completed or underway.
Congratulations to the 2022 Grant Recipients!
The Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) approved funding of almost $60,000 for three projects under its 2022 Annual Grants Competition.
Nutrition Knowledge as a Determinant of Food Choices in Individuals with Newly Diagnosed Cancer
Carla Prado & Katherine Ford
Better Lunch Boxes: Testing the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a family-based intervention to support nutritious home-packed lunches
Claire Tugault-Lafleur & Jess Haines
Sustainability in Dietetics Education, Training & Practice in Canada
Liesel Carlsson, Jessica Wegener, & Tracy Everitt
Join the Cause
Your support is vital in helping us fund continued research and impact the health of Canadians.
Our grants help support the research of dietitians within the context of their practices, and therefore uniquely position CFDR as a leading force for improving the nutritional health of this country.




Research Funding with CFDR
Apply for Research Funding Opportunities
CFDR has been awarding grants to support practice-based research since 1993. To date, we have awarded more than $2 million in grants to 125 research teams across the country. Begin your dietetic research journey today! Apply for research funding and explore your opportunity to contribute to the advancement of nutrition in Canada with CFDR!


CFDR Early Bird Abstracts now OPEN
Learn About Our Annual Research Showcase
We are now accepting abstracts for the Early Bird Research Showcase at the 2022 Dietitians of Canada National Conference. This Showcase provides an excellent opportunity for dietitians and students in the field of dietetics and nutrition to showcase their work and completed research.
Making Change Through Research
Why Is Diet and Nutrition Important In Our Lives?
Dietetic and nutritional research, allows us to improve the lives of those living with illness in our country, while simultaneously informing the food industry of consumer choices and dietary trends. This crucial information will help improve their products and in turn, build a healthier Canada.

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