The Gwendolyn Rossell Memorial Continuing Education Award provides funding for Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice Group (PHCNPG) members to attend short-term education programs related to public health/community nutrition that enhance the contributions of public health nutritionists to health care. Programs must meet the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s criteria for continuing education for registered dietitians (RD) or dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs). The award will pay up to 80% percent of estimated expenses with a maximum of $1,000 per event. Travel expenses may be included. No individual may receive funding more than once a year.
General Instructions:
Thank you for your interest in this award! Before you begin, please read the following application information and instructions.
NEW ONLINE FORMAT
We have a new online format this year for applications! As you complete the application, please note the following:

All information required for the application MUST be submitted via this survey link. Application materials will not be accepted via email. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If required, supporting documents can be uploaded at the end of this survey.

All supporting materials must be submitted as PDF files. For details on how to save a file as a PDF, please visit this link: https://m.wikihow.com/Save-a-PDF-File.

You must complete and submit the application at one time. You cannot save the application and return at a later date to finish and submit your application. We strongly recommend that you type your responses in a Word Document and then copy and paste your responses in the survey when you are ready to submit.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have a question that is not answered by reading the general instructions or the specific award instructions, please reach out to Elisha Reichling, MS, RDN, Foundation Program Coordinator via email at ereichling@eatright.org.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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* Please type your full name in the below text box to acknowledge that you have read and understand the above instructions:

Specific Submission Guidelines:

The applicant must:
  • Be a current member of the Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics
  • Be a current member of PHCNPG for at least 3 years
  • Be a RD or DTR
  • NOT be presently enrolled in graduate school
  • Intend to apply the knowledge gained through the education program to the practice of public health/community nutrition
Required uploads to the below Dropbox link:
  • A letter of request to the Academy Foundation Board of Directors chair naming the program you plan to attend and explain how it will benefit you
  • A copy of the program announcement
  • A budget of expenses
Please note, application for this award must be made prior to attendance.

If selected, the recipient will need to provide the following evidence to the PHCNPG Award Committee chairperson:
  • Evidence of attendance
  • A written critique and summary of the program
  • A description of how the program was beneficial to the award recipient
  • An article for the PH/CN newsletter which summarizes the program and its implications for PH/CN dietetic practice (details related to date and length should be coordinated with the newsletter editor)
The PHCN Awards Committee chairperson will forward this to Laura Nitowski at the Academy Foundation and to the PHCNPG newsletter editor. The report or quotes from the report may be published in an Academy Foundation publication and/or PHCNPG newsletters or website.

All documents should be uploaded to the Dropbox link within this survey. Because this award is evaluated on a rolling basis, there is no hard deadline for submission.

Any questions may be directed to Elisha Reichling, MS, RDN, Foundation Program Coordinator by email at ereichling@eatright.org.

***IMPORTANT: to ensure timely consideration of your application, upon submission of this form/survey, please send an email to ereichling@eatright.org stating your name and that you have submitted an application for the Gwendolyn Rossell Award via the link on the Foundation's website.
Please provide the following information:

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* Name (First, Middle Initial, Last):

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* Credentials:

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* Academy Member #:

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* Mailing Address Line 1:

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* Mailing Address Line 2 (if Applicable):

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* City:

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* State:

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* Zip Code:

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* Email Address:

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* Phone Number:

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* How many years have you been a member of PHCNPG?

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* Are you currently enrolled in graduate school?

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* Are you an RD or DTR?

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* How do you intend to apply the knowledge gained through the education program to the practice of public health/community nutrition? Please describe below (less than 500 words).

Please upload the required supporting documents as PDFs at the below link:

1) A budget for your funding request from this application.

2) A copy of the program announcement and/or program information.

3) A letter of request to the Academy Foundation Board of Directors chair naming the program you plan to attend and explain how it will benefit you.

Save your PDF Files with the applicant's Last Name, First Name included in the file name. E.g. Smith, Rachel, Testimonial

Please note that your application is NOT complete and will not be considered unless the above items are uploaded at the below link; no submissions will be accepted via email.

>> Click Here to Submit Required Supporting Documents <<

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* I, the undersigned, certify that I meet all of the eligibility requirements specified above, and accept, as with any award, the obligation to comply with terms in effect at the time of the award. Please enter name below as signature.

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* Please enter the current date.

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Please contact Elisha Reichling, MS, RDN, Foundation Program Coordinator with any questions at ereichling@eatright.org.

***IMPORTANT: to ensure timely consideration of your application, upon submission of this form/survey, please send an email to ereichling@eatright.org stating your name and that you have submitted an application for the Gwendolyn Rossell Award via the link on the Foundation's website.

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