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Abstract Awards

Original Abstract Research Awards
Investigators who submit abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference during the regular submission period are eligible to apply for several prestigious abstract awards. Please confirm the eligibility of the Presenting Author before opting in.

Harry M. Vars and Promising Investigator Awards: Recognizes and honors an Early Career Investigator who has submitted a top-scoring original abstract and demonstrates excellence via a manuscript and oral presentation at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference Premier Paper Session. 

Research Trainee Awards: Honors investigators still in training (i.e. students or those in residency, internship, or training programs) who have submitted top-scoring original abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.


Best of ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Abstract Awards:
Awarded to the top-scoring abstracts in each of the primary categories presented at the conference.

  • Parenteral Nutrition Therapy
  • Enteral Nutrition Therapy
  • Malnutrition and Nutrition Assessment 
  • Critical Care and Critical Health Issues
  • GI, Obesity, Metabolic, and Other Nutrition Related Concepts 
  • Pediatric, Neonatal, Pregnancy, and Lactation

Abstract of Distinction Awards: Awards given to presenting authors of top-scoring abstracts that display extraordinary originality, explore new aspects of a topic, and/or investigate unique aspects of a subject. Submitters are not required to opt in to compete for this award. 
Encore abstracts eligible. 

International Abstract Research Awards
: Honors international investigators who have submitted top-scoring original abstracts to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.