Scope: The award will be given to scientists in recognition of their
innovative research in the field of human nutrition, with special emphasis on
naturally occurring dietary bioactive compounds which promote human health.
The award has the goal to encourage and recognize excellence in research that
significantly broadens the understanding of the role of nutrition in human
health.
Award: The value of the award is a total of EUR 25,000 and is granted
every two years.
Submission: Candidates should provide an abstract and a detailed
description of the research accomplishment. The submission should highlight
the importance of the contribution to human nutrition, and include recently
published peer-reviewed papers supporting the research. A curriculum vitae and
supporting letter(s) from recognized scientists in the field are required. The
submission, either as a printed copy (in duplicate) or in electronic form (by
e-mail or on CD-ROM; preferably MS Word format), should be sent to the
following:
Postal address:
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd.
Dr Manfred
Eggersdorfer
Head of Research and Development
Dept. VF, Building
241/553
P.O. Box 3255
CH-4002 Basel
E-mail address:
award.dnp@dsm.com
The closing date: 31 May 2005.
An international scientific advisory board will review the submission. The
award will be presented at the 18th International Congress of Nutrition in
Durban, South Africa, 19–23 September 2005. Recipients must be present to
accept the award and present a paper on their research achievements.
