2026 IFTPS Charles Stumbo Student Paper

Each year, IFTPS invites papers from students presenting researched progress in methodologies, techniques, system technologies, or other topics relevant to thermal and/or non-thermal processing of food or biological materials including pharmaceuticals to make them shelf stable by inactivating pathogenic and spoilage-causing microorganisms.Eligibility: All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited university program are eligible to enter. Manuscripts submitted for competition should follow the style provided in J. Food Sci. 55:597.Only complete manuscripts are accepted (not just abstract). Submit your manuscript in pdf format.Recognition: The student author of the award-winning manuscript will receive a cash prize and be recognized as a featured speaker at the Institute’s Annual General Meeting. The second and third place winners will also receive a cash prize and a recognition certificate. All winners will receive free conference registration for the 2025 conference in March 2025, as well as, a one-year membership in the Institute including the opportunity to utilize IFTPS’ career employment services for possible placement within the field of thermal processing. The first place winner will get some travel grant and accommodation for presenting the paper at the conference (details to follow).Selection Process: Manuscripts will be evaluated by a jury of IFTPS members for content and relevance to the advancement of knowledge in thermal and/or non-thermal processing used to produce shelf stable foods and biological materials. Selection of the student recipient by the jury will be final and contingent upon the presentation of the paper by the recipient at the IFTPS annual meeting.