The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has opened applications for its Young Leather Scientist Grants 2027 offering financial support of up to €1,500 to young researchers working on leather science, sustainability and related technologies.
The grants are open to students and early career researchers under 35 who work with a university or leather school and have support from an academic advisor. Applicants must submit unpublished research and the application deadline is November 30, 2026.
The grants cover 3 research areas: Basic Leather Research, Prof. Mike Redwood Sustainability and Environmental Research and Machinery and Digitalization Solutions.
The Basic Leather Research category covers collagen, leather chemistry, analytical methods, processing innovations and preservation.
The sustainability and environmental category focuses on sustainable tanning, environmental technologies, waste management, eco-friendly chemistry and reducing environmental footprints.
The Machinery and Digitalization Solutions category covers automation, machinery development, process optimization, analytics and quality control technologies.
Selected researchers can receive up to €1,500 in financial support. The programme also offers international visibility, an opportunity to present research at an IULTCS Congress and connections with experts from the global leather industry.
Interested applicants can download the application package here and send their applications to Dr. Volker Rabe at volker.rabe@tfl.com.
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