Research proposals need to focus on the three themes of cardiovascular health, metabolic health, physical function, and sports health
The five winners of the proposal will each receive up to 40,000 euros in research funding to support research efforts to improve consumer health in the Asia-Pacific region
Application opening hours: March 26 to May 31, 2018
New Trition®, a human nutrition brand of BASF, launched the sixth BASF Newtrition® Asian Research Fund project on March 26. This innovative science-based research project aims to fund and support scholars in the Asia-Pacific region to study nutrition issues and promote the region Consumer diet and health research.
This year's research will focus on “beyond basic nutrition” for the first time, focusing on three key areas: cardiovascular health, metabolic health, physical function and sports health. Potential projects will examine the links between functional food ingredients and key health areas. Rather than focusing on raw materials, this year will ensure that research funds and consumers ’changing nutritional needs are closely linked to health needs.
"The rapid economic development and urbanization have led to changes in the nutrition structure and epidemiological changes in Asia," said Tina Low, vice president of global business management for Mrs. Bath nutrition. "We have seen major health issues shift from undernutrition to metabolism. High incidence of chronic diseases such as syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 'Human-time, precision nutrition' can play an important role in reducing risk factors associated with these chronic diseases. "She added:" BASF Newtrition The ® Asia Research Foundation is an excellent platform for us to collaborate with scholars in the region.It helps BASF to conduct in-depth research and contribute to solving these health challenges. "
The solicited proposals will be reviewed and selected by a jury composed of well-known scholars and key opinion leaders in the field of human nutrition. In the end, five winners will be selected, each receiving a prize of up to 40,000 Euros and 18 months to complete their respective projects.
Since its establishment in 2012, the fund has provided funding for about 28 projects from China, India, Australia, Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, among which the results include six scientific papers that have been well received by the industry.