IFT Member Grades
There are four member grades within the Institute:
- Student member – A full-time student working on an Associate of Science degree or higher in food science, food technology, or a related field. All applications must be endorsed by a faculty member.
- Member – A person active in the food industry who shows interest in supporting the Institute's objective.
- Professional Member – An IFT member who has five years of experience within food science or technology whether it is academic, government, or industrial. A member with a Master of Science degree can earn one year of membership while member with a Doctorate of Philosophy degree can earn three years of membership to assist in qualification.
- Emeritus Member – Any retired Member or Professional Member who has been an IFT Member for a minimum of twenty years.
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