The INFORM Hub is pleased to announce its first call for Feasibility studies

These awards are for £25,000 to £100,000 in value for linking industry with academia and should focus on new collaborations.

CALL PRIORITIES

This call aims to support translational research projects (up to 9 months duration) within the following scope:

INFORM is accepting applications for projects looking to translate gut health research to support recovery focusing on functional products for bespoke use targeting recovery from exercise fatigue, inflammation, mental strain and post-illness to promote improved health. These projects should enable translation activities leading to innovation which could include the development and validation of novel functional foods in target populations

Up to £100,000 is available, with matched/in-kind funding from industry expected

Costs are at 80% FEC

The following costs will not be supported

  • indirect or estates costs at the research organisation
  • any costs relating to intellectual property protection including but not limited to registering, maintaining, or supporting patents or property rights
  • equipment with a value of £10,000 or more
  • undergraduate or postgraduate activities or training, or core PhD training including tuition or bench fees

 

Applications should be submitted by 5 pm on 14th July.

 

For full details of the call please visit Feasibility Studies – (reading.ac.uk)

If you have questions please get in touch on informhub@reading.ac.uk

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