Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT Early Career Application - BGRI

Jeanie Borlaug Laube Early Career Award Application

Deadline to apply: February 23, 2026

Applicants are assessed by strength of scientific abstract, commitment to and passion for agricultural development, leadership potential, and quality of written statement of intent. The award is intended for early-career scientists ranging from advanced undergraduates to recent Ph.D. graduates and post-doctoral fellows. Priority is given to applicants at the pre-professoriate level. Self-nominations are accepted.

More information about the award can be found on the BGRI website. Please contact the BGRI with any questions

The 2026 application period ends February 23.

First, or Given Name (required)

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Please include a scientific abstract of no more than 150 words. This abstract should summarize your current academic research. (required)

Statement of Intent (required)
In no more than 300 words, please share how winning the Jeanie Borlaug Laube Early Career award would benefit your professional/academic interests.

Letter of Recommendation (required)
Please attach a Letter of Recommendation from a supervisor, professor, or mentor in .pdf, .doc or .docx format. This letter should speak to the applicant’s leadership potential (less than 500 words).
Files must be less than 2 MB.

Curriculum Vitae (required)
Please attach your CV in .pdf, .doc or .docx format.
Files must be less than 2 MB.

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Jeanie Borlaug Laube Early Career Award Application

The 2026 application period ends February 23.

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