Every year, the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) organizes the ‘Student of the Year Award’ competition to support and encourage the next generation of food scientists. The award is organized in collaboration with the partner Cargill.
The competition is open for all MSc and PhD students in Food Science or Food Technology in Europe (see regulations for eligibility criteria). Six shortlisted nominees will have free access to the conference, including hotel and travel costs. In addition, the final winners will receive a visit to Cargill’s European Research & Development Centre in Belgium where students will have an opportunity to interact with Cargill technologists and scientists.
Every year, the European Federation of Food Science and Technology (EFFoST) organizes the ‘Student of the Year Award’ competition to support and encourage the next generation of food scientists. The award is organized in collaboration with the partner Cargill.
For whom?
The competition is open for all MSc and PhD students in Food Science or Food Technology in Europe (see regulations for eligibility criteria). Six shortlisted nominees will have free access to the conference, including hotel and travel costs. In addition, the final winners will receive a visit to Cargill’s European Research & Development Centre in Belgium where students will have an opportunity to interact with Cargill technologists and scientists.
How?
To enter this competition, MSc students have to submit an abstract of their final thesis and PhD students have to submit an abstract of their research. The deadline is June 30, 2017 (see application procedure for further details on how to apply).
What’s in it for me?
The MSc and PhD Student of the Year Award consist of the following prizes:
- For MSc: 1st prize (€ 1,000), 2nd prize (€ 500), 3rd prize (€ 250)
- For PhD: 1st prize (€ 1,500), 2nd prize (€ 750), 3rd prize (€ 500)
Of course the ‘EFFoST Student of the Year Award 2017’All awarded students will also receive:
- An official certificate
- Free access to the 31st EFFoST International Conference and Conference Dinner
- A travel budget of maximum € 1,000 to attend the 31st EFFoST International Conference
- A visit to Cargill R&D Centre Europe in Vilvoorde (Belgium) including a travel budget of maximum € 1,000
Regulations
The EFFoST Student of the Year Award is open to those who were registered as a MSc or PhD students at a European University or College* in the academic year 2016 – 2017 or MSc students that have completed their degree in the period July 2016 – June 2017. Students must have been registered in a degree program in Food Science and Technology or similar. Part-time students are not excluded.
Application procedure
Step 1: submit your abstract (according to the guidelines for abstract submission) by using the online abstract submission system of the 31st EFFoST International Conference. Don’t forget to tick the box “Student of the Year Award” when the option is provided**.
Step 2: Fill in the online application form (will open March 31st) with the accompanying documents (see below) before June 30th 2017.
Application should be accompanied by:
- Your motivation letter
- Your curriculum vitae
- Conference abstract
- Copy of your student card or student registration
- Nomination letter (not mandatory)
Deadline: send your application by e-mail before June 30th 2017. For more information contact Jeroen Knol at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(Please do not email credit card information under any circumstances).
Picture credit: Innovation procurement
For more details visit here the EFFoST international conference.