How You Can Help

The importance of reducing product damage throughout distribution and optimizing resource usage through effective package design has never been greater. Our educational work is driving a new generation of packaging leaders who will improve our world through advancing transport packaging design, but we need additional resources to continue to have lasting reach and impact.

Thanks to our generous supporters, the ISTAEF has already raised $175,000! Donate now and help us reach our goal of $2 million for grants and scholarships to encourage and support research in transport packaging.

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What We Do

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Research Grants

Awarding grants and scholarships to encourage and support research in transport packaging. Call for Undergraduate Research Proposals is now closed.

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Scholarships

Promoting the importance of appropriately designing packaging for its intended supply chain to packaging students.

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R. David LeButt Award

Awarding the R. David LeButt Award to recognize educational contributions in transport packaging. Call for nominations is now open. It's easy to nominate!

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Thank You Foundation Supporters!

Corporate Supporters


ISTA
  • Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Individual Supporters

  • Dwight & Janice Schmidt
  • Ed & Barb Church