Biocodex Microbiota Foundation Invites Canadian Academics and Scientists to Apply for €25,000 Research Grant to Advance Microbiota’s role Study in health and diseases
30 Abril 2024 - 9:30AM
The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation, an organization founded
by Biocodex and dedicated to inspiring scientific
projects that explore the microbiome, is calling for grant
proposals from innovative researchers at Canadian institutions.
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is pleased to
announce the initiation of its annual call for projects: the 2024
National Grant in Canada - a unique opportunity to delve into the
fascinating world of the human microbiome. The Foundation is
dedicated to fostering investigations on microbiota and their
intricate interactions with various human pathologies. In line with
this commitment, the Foundation is calling for "non-profit"
research projects and will award selected projects that demonstrate
exceptional potential and innovation.
About the National Grant
The 2024 National Grant in Canada will provide a
substantial award of €25,000 to an applicant from a Canadian
institution or university with a 1 to 2-year long research project
centered around the theme of microbiome in human health and
diseases. This initiative reflects the Foundation's mission to
support groundbreaking research that contributes to a deeper
understanding of the role of microbiota in maintaining or
compromising human health.
Application Details - Join Us in
Advancing Microbiota Research!
Interested researchers are invited to submit
their applications no later than August 31st, 2024. The independent
scientific committee overseeing the selection process will announce
their decision by September 30th, 2024. More information about
eligibility criteria and the application process can be found on
the official Biocodex Microbiota Foundation website: National
Research Grant - Call for Projects Canada
2023 Grant Winner - Dr. Charlene
Roussel
As we embark on this new grant cycle, we also
take a moment to celebrate the success of Dr. Charlene Roussel, the
distinguished winner of the 2023 National Grant. Dr. Roussel,
affiliated with the Institute of Nutrition and Functional Foods
(INAF) at Laval University and newly appointed Assistant Professor
within the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of
Ottawa. She was recognized for her outstanding research on
microbial interactions with a focus on enhancing human health,
particularly in the realm of women's health. Dr. Roussel's
innovative work exemplifies the kind of impactful research the
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation aims to support. Her dedication to
advancing our understanding of microbiota and their role in human
health aligns perfectly with the Foundation's mission. For more
information about Dr. Charlene Roussel and her award-winning
research, please visit 2023 National Research Grant Winner - Dr.
Charlene Roussel.
About BiocodexFounded in France in 1953,
Biocodex is a multinational company, based on the highest
scientific and manufacturing standards. Biocodex currently holds 17
subsidiaries (including Biocodex Canada Inc. based in Montréal –
Quebec) and multiple long-term partnerships spanning more than 115
countries. With over 70 years of successful international
operations, the mission of Biocodex is to remain a worldwide leader
in expertise within the microbiota realm.
www.biocodex.ca/en/
About Biocodex Microbiota FoundationThe
Biocodex Microbiota Foundation is a non-profit, general interest
organization that supports research into microbiota and their
interaction with various pathologies. Both foundational and
applied research grants are awarded. Projects investigating
the implication of microbiota in human health are selected
annually by committees of independent international scientists.
www.biocodexmicrobiotafoundation.com
Contact: grant.microbiota@biocodex.ca
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