Deadline: 30 September 2016
BASF is currently accepting applications for its 2017 Newtrition™ Asia Research Grant with an aim to improve health of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.
The grant program stimulates innovation and demonstrates BASF’s dedication by providing relevant scientific studies for health professionals, academia and industry players to advance human nutrition science.
Grant Information
The Winners will each receive up to 40,000 Euros in equivalent local currency and will have 18 months to conduct their research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects shall have significant scientific and application value, addressing existing health issues of populations in the Asia Pacific region in the areas of human nutrition and food science.
- There will be different health priorities and health ingredients for each year.
- The applicant must be the principal investigator of the study and must have an education degree of M.Sc and higher. The applicant(s) must have experience in conducting research in the areas of medicine, nutrition, clinical science, food science or health science.
- Investigators should be academics from universities, hospitals, research institutes, centers for disease control or government agencies, etc.
- Projects should be original, have good scientific rationale, innovative and have well-defined and specific objectives. The study design should have clear and validated methodologies with outcomes that have practical application value.
- The proposed budget shall be reasonable and appropriate. Generally, the grant provided by NewtritionTM Asia Research Grant will cover all funding requirements of the project. If additional funding is needed from other organizations or individuals, written consent shall be obtained from NewtritionTM Asia Research Grant, clearly stating the funding source and how the additional funds will be utilized.
How to Apply
Applicants must download the application form via given website.
For more information, please visit Newtrition™ Asia Research Grant.