TBA (last known deadline was April 1, 2012)
The ILSI North America Technical Committee on Food and Chemical Safety will consider four subject areas for the ILSI North America 2012 summer fellowship program: AGE’s & ALE’s, natural colors, furan and Tox21. The selection of the candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and the appropriate fit with the candidate’s desired project choice. The fellow will be assigned a project that is agreed upon between the fellow and the Food and Chemical Safety Committee. The fellow will be provided with a stipend intended to cover expenses including transportation to/from Washington DC and housing. Deadline for application submission is Wednesday April 4, 2012. A. Evaluation of the human health implication of AGEs and ALEs B. Natural Colors C. Furan: Estimate the risk from different points of view of heat formed compounds with an emphasis on furan formation during the heat processing of foods D. Tox21 Application Instructions Candidates should submit a statement about the fellow’s specific interests in one or more of the four topics; a resume, including service and volunteer activities; an official transcript; and two letters of recommendation. Materials can be submitted to akretser@ilsi.org. Interviews (via phone) of prospective candidates will be arranged. Deadline for submission is Wednesday April 4, 2012.