Funding Opportunity: Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt, and Probiotics Fellowship Grants

Attention: Graduate Students

Danone North America

Danone North America, 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. 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. Danone will be accepting applications from graduate students until February 15, 2021. Additional information and application at: https://www.danonenorthamerica.com/fellowship-application/