Sponsored by Campden BRI
Graduate Research Video Competition
Showcase your graduate research in a creative and concise way! Interested students will submit a fun, creative, three-minute video related to original research conducted by the student during their graduate studies. The research can be on any subject related to food science or technology.
Preliminary applications close April 15, 2027.
- The winner of the competition will be selected to attend a ten-day industry visit opportunity at Campden BRI in the United Kingdom which will occur in the November of even numbered years.
- The winner of the competition will either visit with the previous year’s winner or, in the absence of a previous year’s winner, will wait until the following year for the visit. So, two finalists will visit Campden BRI every two years.
- The industry visit will take place during a mutually agreed upon time by the winner and Campden BRI.
Three finalists will receive $600 travel grants towards travel and registration to IFT FIRST.
The winner of the competition will be selected for an industry visit to Campden BRI in the United Kingdom. The trip will be approximately ten days long. The winner’s travel costs will be covered up to $7,500. Final details will be determined by the sponsoring company in discussion with the winner.
- Enrolled in a graduate-level degree program (i.e., MS, PhD, or equivalent).
- Must be a current student member of IFT.
- For complete details, consult the guidelines document for this competition.
- 1st Place: Sheetal Jha, Louisiana State University
Mitigation of Salmonella and Listeria biofilms from food contact surfaces using Priestia megaterium antimicrobial peptide
- Honorable Mention: Lieneke Eigenhuis, Stellenbosch University
The optimum packaging and gas flushing combinations for macadamias to prevent rancidity and prolong shelf-life
- Honorable Mention: Swara Bhatt, University of Connecticut
The use of bioprotective cultures for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in cheese
Winning Entries
Contact Information
If you have questions about the submission process, contact the Competition Chair, Gopinath Mummaleti (University of Gerogia).
Competition Sponsor
Campden BRI is a leader in global food and drink science and research, possessing both the knowledge and practical expertise to deliver results that safeguard businesses and unlock opportunities.