Improving the resilience of dairy processing in the context of climate change

Description

Thermal stress episodes, which are becoming more frequent, affect milk production and its technological properties. The project aims to better understand how climate change affects milk composition and to develop a tool for adapting cheese-making processes to improve the sector's resilience.

The project will be carried out with experts in milk production and processing.

Research Field

- Milk production
- Heat stress
- Milk
- Cheese
- Process adaptation

Research Supervisor

Julien Chamberland

Research Environment

STELA dairy research center

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Doctorate in Food Science

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$30000 per year for 3 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Submission and approval of research proposal AND project outline	$3,000
Expected progression in the study program	$3,000
First submission of dissertation before the end of the 11th semester	$4,000
Total	$10,000

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Funding source	Amount
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$30,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$30,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$25,000 to $40,000$
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $40,000.

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Agronomy
- Nutrition
- Food Science and Technology
- Food Engineering

Requirements and Conditions

- Experience in dairy production or processing is an asset.
- Have published a scientific article.

Required Documentation

- Text about research interests
- Curriculum vitæ

Application Deadline

November 25, 2024

Find Out More

Julien Chamberland
Professeur adjoint
Département des sciences des aliments
julien.chamberland@fsaa.ulaval.ca