Undergraduate Research Competition

IFTSA Competition

Designed to showcase outstanding research at the undergraduate level, this competition seeks students engaged in independent research who are interested in presenting at the IFT Annual Event. Finalists will have the opportunity to network with industry and academic members. 

2023-2024 Winners

  • First Place: Stefhanie Loaiza-Sanchez, University of Costa Rica
  • Second Place: Murphy Carroll, The Ohio State University
  • Third Place: Tsz Chun Choi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Awards

All finalists will be awarded a $600 travel and registration stipend to attend IFT FIRST. Winners will be announced at the IFTSA Closing Ceremony.

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $750
  • Third Place: $500

Eligibility

Any student member of IFT, as of March 15, 2025, who is an undergraduate student. Work must have been done individually as an undergraduate. For complete details, consult the guidelines document for this competition.

2024-2025 Competition Submission and Guidelines

Applications for this competition close April 15, 2025.

Submit Your Application

Rules & Guidelines

Sample Verification Letter (PDF)


Competition Chair

Lik Xian Lim, University of California, Davis