Research Grant Program
Investigators from academic institutions, government, or contract research organizations can submit a research funding proposal. Short letters of intent (LOI) are accepted on a rolling basis in the areas of cardiovascular health, weight management, healthy living at every age and type 2 diabetes. The LOI must adhere to Avocado Nutrition Center’s (ANC) Guiding Principles.
The ANC funds human clinical trials, epidemiological studies, computational research, meta-analyses, and cell-culture studies. The ANC does not support, fund, or conduct animal research. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, please refer to the FAQs.
Collaboration
Investigators can work collaboratively with ANC researchers on the research project design, interpretation, and manuscript writing. For more information, please contact us.
Secondary Data Analysis
Review current manuscripts for potential overlap with your question of interest. View current publications and this overview of clinical trial outcomes.
Are you interested in analyzing ANC clinical trial data?
Investigators can apply for data at any time. Priority will be given to projects evaluating the health benefits of avocado.
Application Process:
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Review current manuscripts for potential overlap with your question of interest. View current publications and this overview of clinical trial outcomes.
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Submit data inquiries to
ANC@hassavocadoboard.com.
FAQs
The LOI should be limited to 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font and should include: title, investigators, institution, very brief introduction, hypothesis for the proposed project, specific aims, summary of experimental approach, budget and timeline.
Principal investigators can request salary support up to a maximum of 20% if justified.
Principal investigators can request funds for summer salaries and for tuition remission for graduate students.
Yes – The ANC funds research both domestically and internationally.
In general, equipment (including computers) is not approved for funding by the ANC.
Indirect costs of up to 10% of total direct costs will be permitted and should be included in the total proposal budget.
There are no set budget and time limits associated with funded projects. The funding requested and the duration of the study should be consistent with the research to be conducted.
The ANC does not support animal research. Cell culture studies will be considered but do not receive priority for funding.
No, the ANC only funds research on fresh avocados as a whole food.
Want to find out more information or become involved in the program?