2023-2024 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant
Consider applying for the Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship with Danone North America, who is awarding two graduate students a grant of $25,000 each. The successful candidates should excel in science and have an interest in studying the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt in human health and wellness (the “Field”). Applicants are encouraged to submit a proposal for a study that explores measures of human health and wellness. Danone strives not to rely on animal testing in its development and research activities, therefore, ONLY research proposals that utilize in vitro and ethical human clinical studies are welcome.
The grant is not designed for the investigation of disease treatment or clinical management and should focus on health and wellness, long-term health and longevity, growth and development, or performance. Such topics may include the role that probiotics or yogurt play on brain function, growth and development, digestive health, weight management or heart health; and factors, such as foods or nutrients, that influence the gut microbiome.
Please note that research cannot employ commercial probiotic strains. This includes strains that are isolated from a commercial product, provided by a commercial culture supplier (such as DuPont, Chr. Hansens or Lallemand) or are subject of or protected by patent. Publicly available, non-commercial strains are acceptable.
Danone is committed to the highest scientific and ethical standards in its innovation and scientific research activities to obtain scientific knowledge on the impact of food, nutrition and health and to ensure effective and safe medical and health solutions.
Danone strives not to rely on animal testing in its development and research activities, therefore, ONLY research proposals that utilize in vitro and ethical human clinical studies are welcome.
The award may be applied towards tuition or research-related projects or as otherwise allocated at Danone’s sole discretion. It will be payable directly to the student’s educational institution to support their continued education on related topics during 2023-2024 academic year.
Each candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Be an incoming, current and full-time enrolled graduate student, at least 18 years of age, studying in the Field (as defined above) during the 2023-2024 academic year at an accredited U.S. Institution.
- Be in good standing in the college or university, as well as major program of study. Confirmation letter from department chair, dean or institution’s graduate studies, registrar or admissions office required.
- Be a current U.S. citizen (proof of citizenship is required) or permanent U.S. resident (proof of residency is required).
- Upload completed application online within the allotted acceptance period January 9 to March 1, 2024. Includes:
- Written essays (questions provided below)
- Official transcript from current institution or immediate past university if an incoming graduate student
- CV or resume
- One letter of recommendation received from faculty member or advisor by March 1, 2024. Please have your faculty member or advisor submit letter of recommendation to cdeecken@pollock-pr.com.
- Utilization of grant funds must begin in the Fall Semester, 2024.
Student applications will be judged by an external committee based on:
- Strength of project proposal
- Relevance and feasibility of the project objectives, methodology and outcome measures
- Evidence of ability and resources to successfully complete proposed project
- Value to the Field (as defined above)
- Academic performance
- Letter of recommendation
For any questions regarding the Fellowship, please contact Christina Deecken cdeecken@pollock-pr.com