2023 Research Council Grantee

​"Tools to enhance rapid testing platforms for wheat α-amylase detection"

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Amber Hauvermale
Washington State University​​ 
​2022 Research Council Grantee

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Project Proposals​

The Research Council will solicit and fund project proposals that focus on developing grain science advancements that result in new research advancements, methods, publications, presentations, etc., to benefit the Cereals & Grains Association’s membership at large. 

Research projects supporting the cereal and grain industries are eligible for funding consideration, so long as they are conducted by a not-for-profit, academic institution (domestic or international). Grantees must report their results to the Research Council members through a mid-year review in summer with a final proje​ct review in the fall. Principal investigators and students are urged to apply. Applicants are required to be current Cereals & Grains Association Members in order to apply. 

Project Topics

Research proposals should consider current scientific and technological challenges and common areas of ​interest. The range of topics might include:

• Rapid methods for existing wet chemistry methods
• Process innovations for unlocking functionality
  
• Methodologies for non-wheat for applicability in breadmaking/baking
  
• Non-allergenic gluten replacement/wheat gluten alternatives
  
• Upcycling grain materials and quality
• Qualitative assessment of regenerative agriculture
• Nutrition topics (everything from microbiome & the gut-brain axis to the constituent parts of grain ingredients and how they impact the biology
  
• S​ensory​ aspects of grain-based products
  

Funding Guidelines

Maximum fund request is $25,000. Grant funds may be used for the following:

• Student/investigator wages
  
• Analytical services (in-house or outsourced)​
  
• Consumables
  
• Approved travel (up to $2,000)
• Funds are not to be used for the purchase of capital equipment over $2,500
• No indirect costs allowed
  

Review of Projects

Project submissions will be reviewed by members of the Research Council and will be judged by the following:

• ​Value to the membership of Cereals & Grains Association—how will this contribute​ to the Association and to cereals and grains science?​
• Concise overview for the introduction that includes relevant literature review or methods
  
• Scientific merit—will it lead to an advancement in cereal and grain science?
  
• Hypothesis—Clarity of hypothesis, testable research question. Can the hypothesis be tested, and is it well defined? Is there a clear knowledge of the subject area?
  
• Can the work be completed and results available by September 2024?