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2026 Education and Research Grants is sponsored by Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS). Supports educational and research initiatives in food science and nutrition within Southern California.
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Food Science Clubs are eligible for $500 each year to use for any of the following: Speakers, including their travel and lodging and other expenses including room reservations and audio visual equipment Posters or flyers advertising club events Clothes such as club hats or shirts Funds may not be used for food In order to receive your funding, you must submit in writing a proposal to the Section Chair.
Include in the proposal the name of your college, club name, contact information including phone and mailing address, and a short paragraph describing how you will use the funds along with an estimate of what it will cost. The funding request must be received by the section chair at least one week ahead of the meeting. A representative of the club must attend the board meeting and present your proposal to the Board.
If you received funds in the past, please include a short description of how you used the money. Apply early in the year so you can use your funds. Contact your Student Representative if you have questions.
Student Travel Grants are available for IFT First the Annual IFT Event and Expo 2026. Ten (10) $750 Travel grants are available for students to attend. Applications must be received by SCIFTS Student Affairs Chair by April 30th .
Recipients will be notified by May 12th . Only SCIFTS or IFT Student members are eligible for travel grants. Grant recipients pay for all applicable expenses up front and then submit expense reports with a copy of all receipts to the SCIFTS Treasurer.
Student Travel Grant Information Phil Bates Scholarship Awards The Phil Bates Scholarship for 2026-2027 Academic Year will provide financial assistance to High School, Undergraduate and Graduate Students planning to or currently attending both IFT and non-IFT approved programs.
Minimum $1000 grants will be awarded to qualified students who are planning to or are currently working towards a degree in food technology, food science, nutrition, Culinology®, or a closely related field.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, April 26, 2026 Phil Bates Scholarship Info Wayne Bidlack Scholarship Award The Wayne Bidlack Scholarship for 2026-2027 Academic Year will provide financial assistance to one (1) Undergraduate or Graduate Student who is planning to, or currently attending Cal Poly Pomona. A $2,000 grant will be awarded to a qualified student who is planning to or currently working toward a degree in B. S.
Food Science & Technology, or M. S. Agriculture-Nutrition and Food Science subplan.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Saturday, April 26, 2026 Wayne Bidlack Scholarship Info Education and Research Grants SCIFTS Education and Research Grants are available to educational research institutions that advance food science, nutrition and closely related technologies within the SCIFTS’ geographical area.
Funding proposals will be evaluated on the potential contribution to further the knowledge in the fields of food science and nutrition, and on the potential contribution to develop students as competent scientific investigators or educators in these disciplines. The emphasis is to enhance programs that will benefit a large segment of the student population. Education Grant Application Education and Research Grants awarded in May, 2025.
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR GRANT PURPOSE Cal Poly SLO Dr. Samir Amin $34,748. 00 Purchase of CTX Texture Analyzer and load cells for evaluating mechanical characteristics of Food Products incorporating carrot pomace. Cal Poly SLO Dr. Milena Ramirez-Rodrigues $15,456.
00 Purchase laboratory equipment to be used in the study of Algae pigments for food applications. Chapman University Dr. Anu Prakash $28,874. 00 Purchase a Terra CFS-75V Lab scale retort to aid in the study of effect of UHT and retort processing on the quality and stability of RTD coffee beverages containing milk.
Chapman University Dr. John Miklavcic $19,500. 00 Purchase of laboratory equipment to aid in the study of size exclusion chromatography to purify exosomes from bovine milk and assess effects on intestinal inflammation. San Diego State University Dr. Jing Zhao $27,220.
45 Purchase a Gerstel tube conditioner and thermal extractor for characterization and improvement of flavor in novel food proteins.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colleges and universities in Southern California with food science, nutrition, or related programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2026 Education and Research Grants is funded by Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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