Title: The Nestlé Foundation: Funding Opportunities and Practical Guidance for Nutrition Research
Date: Tuesday, 1st December 2026
Venue: University of Namibia, Hage Geingob Campus, Windhoek
Summary
High-quality nutrition research is essential for addressing the evolving nutrition challenges faced by populations in low- and middle-income countries.
This symposium will introduce the work, mission, and funding priorities of the Nestlé Foundation, highlighting opportunities available to researchers in low- and middle-income countries. It will feature a presentation on priority and emerging areas of nutrition research in Africa, an overview of the Foundation’s funding opportunities and capacity-building initiatives, and a testimonial from a former grantee sharing lessons learned and career development experiences.
This symposium will be composed of 4 presentations by different professionals:
- 60 years of Nestle Foundation: Past Present and Future- Professor Virgilio Carnielli & Dr Angelica Souza
- Testimonial presentation- Professor Paul Amuna
- The Triple Burden of Malnutrition- Professor Wilna Oldewage-Theron
- Optimizing the chance of getting founded by the Nestle Foundation- Professor Virgilio Carnielli
Speakers: Professor Paul Amuna, Professor Wilna Oldewage-Theron, Professor Virgilio Carnielli & Dr Angelica Souza
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