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Choose the IFT Membership that’s right for you
No matter where you are in your career, IFT has a membership type to support you. Explore the different options below to find the membership type that is right for you.
Membership that grows with you
Your career evolves, and your membership should too. IFT offers accessible rates for students and early-career professionals, with dues that scale as you advance. We’re committed to making membership attainable early and valuable at every stage.
$126
Networking & Engagement Membership
A taste of IFT’s time-saving resources and dynamic community for individuals.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$265
Premier Membership
The most comprehensive access to IFT’s resources, community, and research for individuals.
*Includes all Networking Engagement member benefits
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
Recent graduate? Start your career off right! IFT offers tiered pricing for Premier members in their first three years after school.
- $207/year for members 3 years into their professional career
- $150/year for members 2 years into their professional career
- $103/year for members in the first year of their professional career
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$50
Student Membership
Resources and opportunities to enhance on-campus experiences, make new connections, and prepare students for science of food careers.
Learn about the global student pricing rate.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$25
Emeritus Membership
Similar benefits to IFT’s Premier Membership for retirees.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
$350
Joint Membership
The benefits of both the American Society of Nutrition and IFT at one low price.
*Section dues, where applicable, are additional and vary by Section.
Ready to experience IFT for yourself?
Become part of this vibrant community collectively working to enhance and advance the application of food science and innovation in the global food system.