The purpose of this fellowship is to provide funding over the course of a three-year period to an outstanding student currently pursuing a PhD in the poultry sciences. A total of $37,500 will be distributed over the three-year period and is subject to satisfactory progress. The selected recipient will be directed in their study of poultry genetics by a faculty mentor and advisory committee to include a Cobb-Vantress scientist.

Priority emphasis for the proposed research project will focus on innovative, applied, and basic aspects of poultry science including such areas as genetics, genomics, genetic/environmental responses, immunology, and molecular genetics.

Qualifications to Apply:

• Active student membership with PSA.

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Poultry Science.

• Attending a United States based institution of study.

Application Materials:

• Basic Contact Info

• Resume/CV

• Mentor’s Professional Biographical Sketch

• Project Description Including:

  • Title

  • Clear Description

  • Principal objectives of the project including specific purpose and goals

  • Justification as it relates to the importance for the poultry industry

  • Expected outcomes

• Institutional Unit Description Including:
  • Where research will be conducted.
  • Details about the facilities
  • Special circumstances (if any)
  • Any collaborative facilities involved as well as any details about key individuals involved in the study from those facilities.
• Agree to video interview if requested.

The purpose of this award is to provide funding for a student actively pursuing their PhD degree in poultry science. The Fellowship will provide funding over a three-year period subject to satisfactory progress. Innovative, applied, and basic aspects of poultry science will be considered including such areas as intestinal health, immunology, poultry pathology and disease, molecular biology, and vaccine technology and development.

Qualifications to Apply:

• Active student membership with PSA.

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Poultry Science.

• Attending a United States based institution of study.

Application Materials:

• Basic Contact Info

• Resume/CV

• Mentor’s Professional Biographical Sketch

• Project Description Including:

  • Title

  • Clear Description

  • Principal objectives of the project including specific purpose and goals

  • Justification as it relates to the importance for the poultry industry

  • Expected outcomes

• Institutional Unit Description Including:
  • Where research will be conducted.
  • Details about the facilities
  • Special circumstances (if any)
  • Any collaborative facilities involved as well as any details about key individuals involved in the study from those facilities.
• Agree to video interview if requested.

The purpose of this award is to support graduate education and research in poultry house enrichment and welfare in broiler chickens. However, innovative applied and basic aspects of poultry science will be considered. The award provides $150,000 in funding over the course of a three-year period. The intent is to provide timely and relevant research of benefit to the poultry industry and to prepare the next generation of graduate scholars for careers in poultry science, education, and the poultry industry.

Funding is subject to satisfactory progress.

Qualifications to Apply:

• Active student membership with PSA.

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Poultry Science.

• Attending a United States based institution of study.

Application Materials:

• Basic Contact Info

• Resume/CV

• Mentor’s Professional Biographical Sketch

• Project Description Including:

  • Title

  • Clear Description

  • Principal objectives of the project including specific purpose and goals

  • Justification as it relates to the importance for the poultry industry

  • Expected outcomes

• Institutional Unit Description Including:
  • Where research will be conducted.
  • Details about the facilities
  • Special circumstances (if any)
  • Any collaborative facilities involved as well as any details about key individuals involved in the study from those facilities.
• Agree to video interview if requested.