Its purpose is to equip outstanding nutrition doctoral graduates with both a global perspective and the skills needed to help them become more effective leaders in academia, government, and industry. To accomplish this, a five-day intensive training program has been developed to identify and reinforce both the personal and professional attributes characteristic of successful leaders. A combination of inspiring lectures and discussions with nationally recognized leaders, individual exercises designed to help set and achieve personal goals, and a variety of group-oriented activities will be led by professional leadership trainers. All U.S. citizens, U.S. noncitizen nationals and permanent U.S. residents who have received their Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the field of nutrition are eligible to apply. We are also accepting applications from Canadian and Mexican citizens with a Ph.D. in nutrition or equivalent degree.
Physicians completing postdoctoral nutrition training are also eligible.
Candidates completing this eligibility within the last three years will receive priority consideration. The intent of the Nutrition Leadership Institute is to provide training for leaders in the early stages of their careers. This includes new assistant professors and new government appointees. Applications will be reviewed for evidence of leadership potential, quality of graduate research and training program, and a description of how this leadership training will help meet career objectives. All selected participants are responsible for obtaining any necessary passports, visa's, etc.