IULTCS extends deadline for Young Leather Scientist Grant

09/10/2020
The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has extended the deadline for the Young Leather Scientist Grant programme to November 30.

Luis Zugno, president of IULTCS, asks young researchers (under 35) to submit project ideas for research projects in the categories: leather research, machinery / equipment and sustainability.

Adriano Peruzzi, a sales director at machinery maker Erretre, which is sponsoring the machinery/equipment category, said: “Our company supports leather education and we strongly believe our sector needs young motivated people to implement innovation and face the challenges the industry is face during the coming years.”

The sustainability award is sponsored by Leather Naturally.

Michael Meyer, chairman of the International Union of Research Commission of IULTCS and research director at FILK Leather Institute, said: “We have seen the programme growing stronger over the past years. Last year´s edition brought up numerous, ambitious applications to step forward with innovative ideas and sustainable technologies.”

Details of the eligibility requirements are available on the IULTCS website