Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele “San Daniele Award”
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele, which has always been committed to supporting research, often in collaboration with the University of Udine, is pleased to contribute to the “San Daniele Award”, a recognition addressed to two PhD candidates whose research paths are consistent with the Consortium’s values and innovation objectives in the field of traditional, high-quality food production.
The award will be granted to 2 PhD candidates, enrolled respectively in the 1st and 2nd year of their doctoral programme, with the aim of supporting their research work through first-hand experience of the Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO production chain.
Each winner will have the opportunity to broaden their educational training with hands-on experience at a centre of excellence in the Italian agri-food sector.
Awarding of the prize
The award will be assigned by a committee composed of 1 representative of the Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele and 1 researcher/professor from the university hosting the 30th Workshop (University of Udine).
The evaluation of candidates will take the following criterion into account:
- Relevance of the doctoral research to innovation and quality in the field of traditional/PDO food production sectorAmong all 1st- and 2nd-year PhD candidates registered for the 30th PhD Workshop, a pre-selection will be made of the 10 candidates per year who best meet the criteria, on the basis of the abstracts submitted. The final selection will take place during the workshop.
The “San Daniele Award” ceremony will be held during the “Awards Session”, close to the end of the 30th Workshop, on 18th September in Udine.The award
Each winning PhD candidates will receive: - A cash study worth €500;
- Study Visit to San Daniele del Friuli, including:
- a visit to a ham-curing facility;
- a visit to the Consortium’s headquarters;
- a visit to the innovative salt waste treatment plant.
- A certificate of participation.
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele
The Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele protects, promotes and enhances PDO Prosciutto di San Daniele, one of the products that symbolises Italian agri-food excellence. Established to ensure compliance with the product specification and the quality of the product along the entire production chain, the Consortium brings together the ham producers of the San Daniele del Friuli production area, safeguarding a production tradition rooted in centuries of history that combines artisan expertise, rigorous controls and a unique bond with the local territory.