Sociology of the Wellness Industry

Scholarship Description

Food companies are experimenting with a wide range of techniques and additives aimed at bio-enhancing the products they sell. Products containing new ingredients aimed at providing additional health benefits are being marketed by firms that see themselves as part of an emerging ‘wellness industry’. What is occurring here? How can it be theorized? What are the implications for consumer health? Research team: Professor David Burch, Professor Geoffrey Lawrence and Dr Kristen Lyons

Reference Number:	4988
Study Subject:	The Sociology of Functional Foods
Web Address:	http://www.socialscience.uq.edu.au/
Provided By:	School of Social Science
To be undertaken at:	The University of Queensland.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from August 15, 2010 until February 28, 2011.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD22500 (maximum per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia.

Application Details

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

Main Contact Professor Geoff Lawrence (Head of School, Sociology) School of Social Science Email: g.lawrence@uq.edu.au