Research Grants

The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is funding research about the effects of walnut consumption on health-related areas.

Priority Areas for 2024: 

Role of Walnuts in Nourishing Wellbeing Understanding the impact of walnut consumption on:

• Skin health;

• Sleep quality, including impact on cognitive health and/or physical performance; and/or

• Mental wellness (e.g., mental wellbeing, cognition health, mental acuity)

Role of Walnuts in Supporting Disease Prevention and Management

Understanding the role of walnut consumption on metabolic syndrome, particularly its impact on type 2 diabetes and overweight/obesity.

Role of Walnuts in Achieving Nutrition Security for All

Understanding how/if walnuts affect food allergies, particularly in toddlers and young children

Funding: up to  $500,000 total 

Duration: No fixed limit 

Research Authority due date: 29.2.24

LOI (required) due date: 8.3.24

Full proposal due date: 3.5.24