Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Early Career Award 2025: (Deadline 29 November, 2024)

Applications are open for the Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Early Career Award 2025. The award is a recognition that celebrates and empowers women in the field of wheat science. Named after Jeanie Borlaug Laube, an influential advocate for women in agriculture and daughter of Nobel laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug, this award stands as a beacon for exceptional achievements in the world of wheat research.

The WIT Award not only acknowledges outstanding accomplishments but also serves as a platform to amplify the voices of those advancing wheat science. Through this award, they spotlight dedication, innovation, and resilience in breaking barriers within the agricultural landscape.

Eligibility

• Open to early-career scientists ranging from advanced undergraduates to recent PhD graduates and post-doctoral fellows.​
• Priority is given to applicants at the pre-professoriate level.​
• Self-nominations are accepted.

Judging Criteria

Nominees will be judged on:

• Strength of scientific abstract
• Commitment to and passion for agricultural development
• Leadership potential
• Quality of written statement of intent

Nomination

Click here to apply

For more information, visit WIT Early Career Award.