IFST Young Scientist Competition - Northern Ireland

This annual competition, now in its sixth year, is organised by IFST’s Northern Ireland Branch and is open to students studying for a degree at CAFRE, UU, QUB or the Open University in Northern Ireland.

Final year Undergraduate students are asked to submit a one page abstract (250 words max) on their project or work experience.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to give a 10 minute presentation at the event where they will outline the outcomes from their project or work placement and its relevance to the food and drink sector and/or policy.

Previous winners have gone on to secure employment in the local Agri-food sector. Prospective employers have benefitted from attending this event to support local talent at the start of their careers.

JUDGES

• Dominic Darby, Titanic Consulting, Chair of IFST'S Northern Ireland Branch
• Craig Leeman, Food Standards Agency - Northern Ireland
• Eammon Donnelly, Dale Farm

PRIZES

• Winner to receive £1000* 
• Runner up to receive £500*
• Other finalist to each receive £50

SPONSORSHIP

• NIFDA mare kindly sponsoring prizes* and buffet on the evening of the event
• University Ulster, Coleraine are providing the venue for this event

ENTER THE COMPETITION If you are an undergraduate student studying at any university in Northern Ireland then why not enter today for your chance to win up to £1000!  Enter today!  Closing date for applications: 28 April 2017.  Finalists will be notified shortly after.

*Please note that a second instalment of £500 and £250 would be payable to the winner and runner up, respectively, were each to be employed in the agri-food industry in 6 months time.