2017-2018 Dannon Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program
2017-2018 Dannon Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program
Organization: The Dannon Company
100 Hillside Ave
White Plains, NY 10603
Phone Number: 212-941-1414
Email: lflanagan@pollock-pr.com
mfrendel@pollock-pr.com
Level of Study: Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
Professional Development
Vocational
Award Type: Grant
Purpose: The Dannon Company is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the recently expanded 2016-2017 Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Dannon Fellowship Grant. The grant offers a unique educational opportunity for two individuals in undergraduate, graduate or post-doctoral studies who show a strong interest in the research of the gut microbiome’s impact on human health and well-being and/or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt and probiotics. Each winner will receive a grant of $25,000, payable to their educational institutions, for their tuition or research-related projects. Furthermore, Dannon Fellows are connected to each other through this scholarship, encouraging collaboration, communication, and future opportunity in the field. We are proud to support future generations of researchers and scientists.
Focus: Students must be studying the gut microbiome’s effect on human health and well-being, or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt, fermented dairy products and probiotics on the body during the 2016-2017 academic year (the “Field”) at an accredited U.S. Institution. Examples may include the role of calcium, vitamin D or other nutrients from yogurt, or the effects of probiotics, fermented dairy products or yogurt on brain function, digestive health, weight management or heart health.
Qualifications: • Be a current, full-time enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral student, at least 18 years of age, studying the gut microbiome’s effect on human health and well-being, or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt, fermented dairy products and probiotics on the body during the 2016-2017 academic year (the “Field”) at an accredited U.S. Institution. Examples may include the role of calcium, vitamin D or other nutrients from yogurt, or the effects of probiotics, fermented dairy products or yogurt on brain function, digestive health, weight management or heart health.
• Utilize the funds in 2017.
• Be in good standing with their college/institution.
o An official letter outlining the student's current status and standing from the college or institution is required.
o Be currently enrolled in or applying to a program with a focus in the Field (as defined above).
• Receive a nomination and recommendation from two professors.
• Submit a written essay (questions provided below) that answers the question of how they would like to broaden the Field (as defined above).
• Submit an official transcript.
• Submit a CV/Resume.
• Be a current United States citizen (proof of citizenship is required) or permanent U.S. resident (proof of residency is required).
o Acceptable documents include copy of the student’s passport or green card.
• Upload completed application and recommendations online within the allotted acceptance period (October 19, 2016 – February 15, 2017).
Criteria: Student applications will be judged on:
o Academic achievement
o Relevant career objectives
o Personal motivation to participate in the program
Funds: $25,000
Duration: One year
Number of Awards: 2
To Apply: Follow the below link
Deadline: February 15
Contact: mfrendel@pollock-pr.com
For more information: http://www.dannon.com/fellowship/
Organization: The Dannon Company
100 Hillside Ave
White Plains, NY 10603
Phone Number: 212-941-1414
Email: lflanagan@pollock-pr.com
mfrendel@pollock-pr.com
Level of Study: Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
Professional Development
Vocational
Award Type: Grant
Purpose: The Dannon Company is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the recently expanded 2016-2017 Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Dannon Fellowship Grant. The grant offers a unique educational opportunity for two individuals in undergraduate, graduate or post-doctoral studies who show a strong interest in the research of the gut microbiome’s impact on human health and well-being and/or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt and probiotics. Each winner will receive a grant of $25,000, payable to their educational institutions, for their tuition or research-related projects. Furthermore, Dannon Fellows are connected to each other through this scholarship, encouraging collaboration, communication, and future opportunity in the field. We are proud to support future generations of researchers and scientists.
Focus: Students must be studying the gut microbiome’s effect on human health and well-being, or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt, fermented dairy products and probiotics on the body during the 2016-2017 academic year (the “Field”) at an accredited U.S. Institution. Examples may include the role of calcium, vitamin D or other nutrients from yogurt, or the effects of probiotics, fermented dairy products or yogurt on brain function, digestive health, weight management or heart health.
Qualifications: • Be a current, full-time enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral student, at least 18 years of age, studying the gut microbiome’s effect on human health and well-being, or the nutritional and functional benefits of yogurt, fermented dairy products and probiotics on the body during the 2016-2017 academic year (the “Field”) at an accredited U.S. Institution. Examples may include the role of calcium, vitamin D or other nutrients from yogurt, or the effects of probiotics, fermented dairy products or yogurt on brain function, digestive health, weight management or heart health.
• Utilize the funds in 2017.
• Be in good standing with their college/institution.
o An official letter outlining the student's current status and standing from the college or institution is required.
o Be currently enrolled in or applying to a program with a focus in the Field (as defined above).
• Receive a nomination and recommendation from two professors.
• Submit a written essay (questions provided below) that answers the question of how they would like to broaden the Field (as defined above).
• Submit an official transcript.
• Submit a CV/Resume.
• Be a current United States citizen (proof of citizenship is required) or permanent U.S. resident (proof of residency is required).
o Acceptable documents include copy of the student’s passport or green card.
• Upload completed application and recommendations online within the allotted acceptance period (October 19, 2016 – February 15, 2017).
Criteria: Student applications will be judged on:
o Academic achievement
o Relevant career objectives
o Personal motivation to participate in the program
Funds: $25,000
Duration: One year
Number of Awards: 2
To Apply: Follow the below link
Deadline: February 15
Contact: mfrendel@pollock-pr.com
For more information: http://www.dannon.com/fellowship/
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