BU Alt Protein Project 

Who we are

The Alt Protein Project is a global student movement dedicated to turning universities into engines for alternative protein education, research, and innovation. The Good Food Institute established the Alt Protein Project so that motivated, visionary students could lead their universities to transform the way we produce food — creating a system that is sustainable, secure, and just

Our Mission

Community & Awareness

Building an inclusive, interdisciplinary community that raises awareness, sparks curiosity, and inspires the next generation of leaders in sustainable food systems.

Exploration & Collaboration

Building interdisciplinary projects and opportunities that spark creativity, connect diverse perspectives, and cultivate a thriving community for the next generation of leaders.

Education & Research

Providing students with opportunities to learn, explore diverse pathways and disciplines, and connect with leading experts—empowering them to spark innovation, pursue impactful careers, and shape the future of sustainable food systems.

Your questions answered

  • We provide students with opportunities to learn, explore diverse pathways and disciplines, and connect with leading experts—empowering them to innovate, pursue impactful careers, and shape the future of sustainable food systems.

  • Conventional animal agriculture drives climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health risks. Alternative proteins—plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-enabled—offer a sustainable, secure, and just way to feed a growing global population.

  • Everyone! From first-year undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates and postdocs, students of all disciplines are welcome. We also collaborate with faculty, staff, and outside experts to strengthen our impact.

  • BU APP is part of The Good Food Institute’s international network of Alt Protein Projects at universities worldwide—sharing resources, best practices, and community to amplify our collective impact.

  • Reach out through our email, attend one of our upcoming events, or stop by a BU APP meeting. Whether you’re curious, career-focused, or ready to launch a project, there’s a place for you here.