Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application

About

The Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application recognizes individuals under 40 who have made significant contributions to international agriculture, offering a $10,000 prize and global recognition for their innovative and impactful work in fighting hunger and poverty.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  The winner will receive a $10,000 award presented by The Rockefeller Foundation in Des Moines, Iowa.
• 🏆Recognition
  They will also be recognized for their exceptional achievements in international agriculture and food production.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be under 40 years old
• Nominees must be actively working in the field of agriculture
• Nominees must demonstrate intellectual courage, stamina, and determination in fighting global hunger and poverty
• Nominees must show persistence
• Nominees must show innovation
• Nominees must show effective communication
• Nominees must show research/science skills
• Nominees must show extension of technologies
• Nominees must show education of stakeholders
• Nominees must show application of improved technologies
• Nominees must show leadership
• Nominees must show impact in their work

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Agriculture