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News — Washington D.C. – The Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences has opened applications for its Emerging Leaders Award to recognize excellence in food safety and nutrition sciences.

Open to U.S. and Canadian professionals with less than 10 years of experience since completing their degree, the award includes $2,000 in unrestricted cash and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington DC for IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium at the National Press Club. Winners will be awarded a speaking slot at the symposium to share their insights and accomplishments and receive their plaque.

Self-nominations are welcome and free and will be judged on the applicants’ research, communication, leadership and collaboration skills and accomplishments. We encourage all young researchers and professionals to about this opportunity, which is geared toward emerging leaders.

One award will be for food safety and another for nutrition. Qualifications include employment in academia, industry or government with a primary role as a researcher in the area of food safety or nutritional sciences. This award is intended for U.S. or Canada-based researchers. The nominees, by January 1, 2025, must have received his/her highest graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a related field within the previous ten years.

Important Dates:

Application Opens: January 2, 2025

Application Closes: February 14, 2025, 11:59 PM ET

Award Winners notified: March 21, 2025

Award presentation at IAFNS Annual Summer Science Symposium: June 10 and June 11.

As an organization, IAFNS drives, funds and leads actionable science to advance food and nutrition science in support of public health. Please apply today and share with your colleagues who may be interested in this prestigious recognition.

Learn more about the Emerging Leaders Award .

The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) is committed to leading positive change across the food and beverage ecosystem.  IAFNS is a 501(c)(3) science-focused nonprofit uniquely positioned to mobilize government, industry and academia to drive, fund and lead actionable research.