CRC Australian Poultry PhD Scholarship

Scholarship Description

Field of Study: Understanding the role of innate barrier function in the development and maintenance of a healthy intestinal environment in chickens through the following aims: 1. To characterise the extent to which structural and functional changes in the intestinal barrier influence broiler performance 2. To identify how key dietary and microbial factors influence in vivo mucin dynamics and production of different mucin subtypes 3. To develop and optimise in vivo and ex vivo assays to study mucosal-bacterial interactions

Reference Number:	4976
Study Subject:	Innate barrier function.....
Web Address:	http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/postgrad/pgforms.html
Provided By:	Australian Poultry CRC
To be undertaken at:	The University of Adelaide.
Level:	Post Graduate (Research)

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from August 12, 2010 until February 1, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD30000 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: Animal production.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 or equivalent, or Honours 2a or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Dr Rebecca Forder Phone: 8303 7602 Mobile: 83037956 Email: bec.forder@adelaide.edu.au Address: School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences