Health Economics & Outcomes Research and Advocacy Grants

As part of our commitment to advance patients’ access to medical nutrition and consumer care solutions, we proudly support ethical, independent advocacy and research initiatives led by qualified third-party organizations, healthcare professionals, patient advocates and health economists.

Application process: 5 steps

Important Dates

Next submission deadline: October 15, 2025

Following deadline: February 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)

Applications are reviewed within 6-8 weeks from the submission deadline.

What We Do Not Fund

Nestlé Health Science does not provide funding for:

  • Ordinary operating expenses or overhead costs
  • Research that has already been completed
  • Studies solely to gain experience with products
  • Individual researchers or solo practices
  • Promotional activities or product marketing
  • Political activities or lobbying
  • Projects that duplicate government programs
  • Unrestricted or general support grants

1

Check Eligibility & Grant Types

Before applying, please review our eligibility criteria and available grant types:

  • Research grant funding: Up to 30’000 CHF per project
  • Duration: 12-24 months
  • Available to researchers affiliated with healthcare or academic institutions
  • Patient associations and advocacy organizations are eligible
  • Projects must align with Nestlé Health Science research priorities

2

Prepare Required Documents

Download and complete the following templates:

  • HEOR GRANT TIMELINE AND MILESTONES TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT BUDGET TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL TEMPLATE
  • HEOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR CURRICULUM VITAE TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE APPROVAL (if applicable)
Download Templates

3

Upload documents

  • HEOR GRANT TIMELINE AND MILESTONES TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT PROPOSAL TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT BUDGET TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL TEMPLATE
  • HEOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR CURRICULUM VITAE TEMPLATE
  • HEOR GRANT RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE APPROVAL (if applicable)

4

Submit Application

Complete the online form below to submit your application

Remember: Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2025 for the next review cycle.

Late applications will be considered for the following deadline.

Online Application Form

5

Review Process

Applications are reviewed by a scientific committee based on:

  • Scientific merit and methodology
  • Alignment with research priorities
  • Feasibility and investigator qualifications
  • Budget appropriateness
  • Potential impact on nutrition care access

Decision timeline: You will receive a decision within 6-8 weeks from the submission deadline.

Clinical Research Applications

If you are applying for clinical research funding, you will be redirected to Nestlé Health Science Medical Hub webpage to complete your application. The Medical Hub handles all clinical trial and interventional study requests.

Clinical Research Applications will be open from January, 2026