Key Dates & Milestones

Challenge Timeline

Plan your participation around the key dates for the NIH Nutrition Education Challenge.

Challenge Schedule

One phase. Six key milestones from launch to winners.

May 26 2026

Registration and submissions open.

June 16, 2026 2pm EST

Introduction to competition structure and requirements

August TBD, 2026 2026

Walkthrough of submission platform and process

September 15, 2026 2026

Sept - Oct, 2026 2026

October 20, 2026 2026

All deadlines are at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the date listed unless otherwise noted.
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Learn how to enter the challenge and submit your nutrition curriculum.