Fully Funded PhD at Swansea UK 2022 The effect of mineral rich Algae

Both animal-based protein (Frontiers in Physiology, 2018; 9, 598) and inorganic dietary mineral supplementation (Nutrients, 2019; 11(3)) have shown improvements in endurance performance. However, the impact of plant-derived protein and mineral-rich Algae (natural organic minerals) have not been investigated for this purpose, either individually or in combination. This is despite the huge increase in general and athletic population adopting animal free (or animal less) dietary patterns (Nutrients, 2018; 11(29)) and the global move towards plant-based alternatives. This PhD study will address these literature gaps and will include mechanistic work (via blood and potentially in vitro methodologies). The study will include a number of independent experimental studies focusing on the combined/individual impacts of plant-based protein combinations, with/without Lithothamnion Algae species (Aquamin Ca+ and Mg products) on acute, prolonged and exercise training via a number for nutritional supplementation trials.

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• Swansea University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Swansea University PhD Scholarship
• Swansea University PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Swansea University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swansea University

Swansea University has been at the cutting edge of research and innovation since 1920. We have a long history of working with business and industry but today our world-class research has a much wider impact across the health, wealth, culture, and well-being of our society. We have achieved an extraordinary level of success in recent years and our research activity exceeds that of many larger universities yet this has not compromised the friendly and relaxed atmosphere that has always characterised the �Swansea experience�. In our Centenary year, we look forward to continuing to work ... continue reading

Swansea University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Swansea University PhD Scholarship

This scholarship covers the full cost of UK tuition fees and an annual stipend of £15,609.

Additional research expenses will also be available.

Swansea University PhD Scholarship Courses

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Requirements for Swansea University PhD Scholarship Qualification

Candidates must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline.

Other requirements:

• Evidence of completing high-quality research projects at BSc (Hons) and MSc level (or equivalent)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience working in nutrition and/or human exercise physiology
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a postgraduate research team

Desirable skills/experience:

• Trained in vascular ultrasound assessment
• Hospital trained (and certified) phlebotomist
• Experience with thermal physiology and environmental chamber use
• Experience in independently conducting molecular techniques (blood derived analysis)

Application Deadline

How to Apply