IFT - Research and Development Award

Organization: Institute of Food Technologists

The purpose of this award is to honor an IFT member or team of members who have made a recent, significant research and development contribution to the understanding of food science, food technology, or nutrition.Eligibility: All team members must be IFT Members. Team nominations should identify those persons primarily responsible for the achievement. Team size is limited to a maximum of 5 persons. Team nominations should identify the role of each team member in accomplishment. Once a nomination is submitted, no additional team members may be added.The nominee(s) must be primarily responsible for an achievement within the past five years, in a research and development program. The achievement must significantly advance the discipline of food science, food technology, or nutrition. The contribution may be basic or applied in nature, and must advance science or improve the human condition. The nominee(s) may have worked in any field (including academic, industrial, government, consulting, self-employment or other endeavors).