Nominations Open - Young Scientists to Address the 2016 World Food Congress

Young scientists have the chance to be selected for the opportunity of a lifetime: to address the world community of food science and technology at the 18th IUFoST World Congress of Food Science and Technology (World Food Congress), to be held in Dublin, Ireland 21-25 August 2016, congress website http://www.iufost2016.com This unique experience for seven young scientists has been a part of IUFoST World Congresses since 2006, demonstrating IUFoST's ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of food scientists.

Nominees must be 35 years old or younger, in their first post-doctorate position and have a PhD or equivalent. They should exemplify food science and technology nationally, be able to make an oral presentation in a plenary setting and have a focus which exemplifies the Congress theme: Greening the Global Food Supply Chain – through Innovation in Food Science and Technology . Each nominee must submit an abstract and statements of recommendation from professors to the relevant IUFoST Adhering Body and to the IUFoST General Secretariat, Subject Line Young Scientists Address Congress, secretariat@iufost.org.The initial decision will be made  by IUFoST's national representative and who submit their nominee to the IUFoST international jury for consideration. For full information on the criteria, process and what being selected as a Young Scientist for the 18th IUFoST World Congress means, please go to iufost.org/iufost-young-scientist-award