STIPENDS
You told us, and we listened. Members and non-members shared that event costs, Academy dues, and limited opportunities for students were getting in the way of professional growth. MOAND's new stipend program is our response. Stipends of up to $500 can help cover event registration, membership dues, travel and lodging, and other educational opportunities, so cost is less of a barrier to connecting, learning, and reaching your goals.
Stipend Timeline:
October 5, 12PM CT: Half Hour Coffee Chat on the MOAND Stipend Application process
October 29, 2PM CT: Half Hour Coffee Chat on the MOAND Stipend Application process
October 30: Applications Due
November: Recipients Selected and Notified
May 31, 2027: Funds Must be Used and Receipts Submitted
What every applicant needs to know:
Stipends are for applicants who have already explored other funding sources, such as an employer or school, and could not get full coverage.
Funds are paid as a reimbursement. Receipts are required.
Every application includes a short statement of need (250 words or less) and a reference.
Each applicant certifies that they meet the criteria and will complete the give-back requirement.
More Information:
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Opened to any RD, NDTRs and student (MOAND member)
Applicant must have exhausted other funds (ie, work or school paying for it)
Money can be used for travel, food, or lodging. Receipts required for reimbursement.
Must write an article in the newsletter the month following of their experience and impact (for themselves, who they met, and impact on the profession)
To apply: applicant must certify that they meet the criteria and will follow-up.
Applicant must write a short statement of need (to not exceed 250 words). Applicant must have a reference. ext goes here
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Professionals and Students eligible - for MoAND members only
Commit to being an active member on the MOAND Recognition Committee the following membership year (2 hours per month during awards selection).
Applicant must have exhausted other funds (ie, work paying for it)
Money can be used for conference fees, travel, lodging, or food. Receipts required for reimbursement.
Choose one: Social Media Takeover at the conference or Impact Article for the Newsletter the month following the conference.
To apply: applicant must certify that they meet the criteria and will follow-up.
Applicant must write a short statement of need (to not exceed 250 words). Applicant must have a reference.
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Cannot currently be an Academy member. This is opened to students and RDNs.
Applicant must have exhausted other funds (ie, work paying for it)
Money can be used for membership & conference fees, travel, lodging, or food. Receipts required for reimbursement.
Social Media Takeover, Impact Article for the Newsletter to show impact., or other similar as suggested by the participant (requires approval by the Recognition Committee)
The Recognition Committee will be responsible for follow up.
To apply: applicant must certify that they meet the criteria and will follow-up. Applicant must write a short statement of need (to not exceed 250 words).
Applicant must have a letter of reference from a MoAND member to verify why they would be a good candidate for this stipend.
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Must be a RDN and MoAND member.
Applicant must have exhausted other funds (ie, work paying for it)
Money can be used towards a certification, course, training, education opportunity, or other approved opportunity. Receipts required for reimbursement.
Application must include specify opportunity for funds.
Must agree to present at the next MoAND conference (presentation or poster), Regional event, or webinar.
The Recognition Committee will be responsible for follow up.
Presentation, poster, Regional event, or webinar is not limited to information from the certification, course, training, education opportunity, etc.
To apply: applicant must certify that they meet the criteria and will follow-up. Applicant must write a short statement of need (to not exceed 250 words).
Applicant must have a letter of reference from a MoAND member to verify why they would be a good candidate for this stipend.