Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Early Career Award 2025

The Jeanie Borlaug Laube Award celebrates and empowers women in wheat science, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the field. Named after Jeanie Borlaug Laube, a passionate advocate for women in agriculture and daughter of Nobel laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug, the award honors her legacy of championing gender equality and scientific excellence in agriculture.

This prestigious recognition serves as a symbol of encouragement for women researchers making exceptional advancements in wheat research, contributing to global food security and agricultural innovation. By spotlighting their achievements, the award aims to inspire more women to pursue careers in wheat science and agriculture, fostering diversity and inclusion in these critical fields. It reflects the commitment to supporting the next generation of women leaders in agricultural research and continues the Borlaug family’s vision of empowering individuals to tackle the challenges of feeding a growing world.

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 for Jeanie Borlaug

• 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.

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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

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