Call for New PhD Studentships
UK - The British Pig Executive has put out a call for applications for the pig sector PhD studentship programme for projects starting in October 2011.The research priorities identified by BPEX are Pig Health, Pig Welfare, Cost of Production Reduction, Environmental Impacts and Product Quality.
BPEX said that project submissions within these areas will be viewed favourably but it adds that other projects that students believe have merit will also be considered.
The invitation is open to all UK universities, colleges and research institutes. Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] on or before 4 February 2011.