Wageningen University & Research is excited to announce a fully funded PhD scholarship opportunity in the field of social acceptance of fermented foods from waste streams. This scholarship aims to support a highly motivated and curious candidate with a background in social sciences or food-related disciplines.
The primary goal of this project is to valorize food-grade side-streams into new food products through fermentation, thereby contributing to a reduction in food waste and supporting a more sustainable food system. This project will explore the factors influencing the decisions of consumers and supply chain actors regarding the use of vegetable waste and fermentation techniques.Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a renowned Dutch institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the fields of agriculture, food, environment, and life sciences. To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life. With over 7,600 employees, 13,100 students, and more than 150,000 participants in WUR’s Life Long Learning programs from over 100 countries, our community works globally in the domain of healthy food and living environments, serving governments and the broader business community.
Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.