International Association for Food Protection - Student Travel
International Association for Food Protection
Deadline: January
To provide travel funding for full-time students to attend the Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection and to encourage developing scientists to participate in association activities. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Student Member of IAFP; be a full-time graduate or undergraduate student; must be demonstrate interest in and commitment to food safety and quality as a student enrolled full-time in a food science, microbiology, toxicology, or other program related to food microbiological or toxicological safety (undergraduate or graduate level) at a college or university at the time of the application deadline. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on the committee's criteria and following How to apply: Applicants must be submit online nomination form; application will require the following information: describe the potential anticipated outcomes of applicants food safety research or other projects to which applicants may have contributed. (150 words); Letter of recommendation (one page maximum) from faculty member or department head (cannot be from a current IAFP Board Member) to include: Outstanding qualifications/contributions made throughout the student’s academic career; Potential value the student possesses toward making significant future contributions in the food safety profession; Biographical sketch (education, synergistic activities, etc.); Applications will be disqualified without the above required information. Focus: Food science and technology; Microbiology; Toxicology.