MSD Animal Health UK, a division of USA-based Merck & Co. is extending its research bursary offering to include aquaculture.
The new scheme will be available to vets and fish health professionals across the UK, helping to support preventative healthcare and research within the industry.
“Bursaries provide numerous benefits to both professionals within the sector and the wider industry,” said Nikos Steiropoulos, business manager, integrated customers – aquaculture, poultry, pigs, at MSD Animal Health UK. “Research often forms the basis of new methods and ideas, so this scheme will provide huge opportunities to the UK aquaculture industry,” he added.
This new support will help the industry to continue to develop UK fish production, which could help to strengthen both domestic and overseas trade markets. “This year MSD Animal Health is doubling the number of bursaries offered, extending the previous sector list to include swine, poultry and aquaculture,” said Nikos Steiropoulos.
“Applicants will be judged on the quality and clarity of their research project, including setting realistic goals, the potential value of the project, and its originality,” he concluded.
Vets and fish health professionals are able to apply for an award of £4,000. The project should be completed within one to two years and proposals will be assessed by the University of Stirling to ensure independent judgement. The deadline for applications is 30 November 2020.
