Office of Nutrition Research (ONR)

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Mission Statement

The Office of Nutrition Research (ONR) mission is to stimulate innovative research to address the complexities of nutrition, its ecology, and its critical role in health across the lifespan for all.

Interest Areas

General Topics

  • Food is Medicine
  • Nutrition Regulatory Science
  • Precision Nutrition
  • Teaching Kitchens
  • Ultra-processed Foods

Highlighted Topics

Highlighted Topics identify timely or emerging research priorities across one or more NIH Institutes, Centers, or Offices (ICOs). Use Parent Announcements or other broad NIH opportunities to submit investigator-initiated applications on a topic. While Highlighted Topics do not affect referral or review, some include dedicated funding. See the Highlighted Topic FAQs for details.

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Office of Nutrition Research (ONR)

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