Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2026

🌟 About the Award

The Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application recognizes exceptional, science-based achievements in international agriculture and food production. This award is specifically for individuals under the age of 40 who have demonstrated:

• Intellectual courage
• Stamina
• Determination in the fight to eliminate global hunger and poverty.

The award honors individuals working closely and directly "in the field" or at the production or processing level with farmers, animal herders, fishers, or others in rural communities. It spans across disciplines and enterprises in the food production, processing, and distribution chain.

🎁 Benefits

• Award Amount: $10,000
• The award will be presented during World Food Prize Week events in Des Moines, Iowa, on or near World Food Day (October 16).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the award, nominees must meet the following requirements:

1. Age Requirement: Nominees must be under the age of 40 (40th birthday not reached before World Food Day, October 16, 2026).
2. Active Involvement: Nominees must be actively working in the discipline, research area, position, or project(s) for which they are being recognized. They may be associated with a public or private educational, research, or development organization or related entity.
3. Ongoing Eligibility: Nominees remain eligible for consideration beyond the year of their nomination, at the discretion of the Award Jury, as long as the award criteria and age requirement are met.
4. Individual Recognition: The award is intended to be presented to one person. In rare cases, another person may share the award for pronounced collaborative efforts and achievements.

📝 Application Process

Required Nomination Documentation:

1. Concise Statement (3000-word limit):

   • Describe the nominee’s work and accomplishments with examples illustrating the award criteria.
   • Explain how the nominee reflects the attributes demonstrated by Dr. Norman Borlaug during his early career.
   • Highlight the impact or results of the nominee’s work.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV):

   • Include the nominee’s date of birth, country of origin, education, and professional background.

3. Letters of Support:

   • One (1) nomination letter.
   • Two (2) letters of support emphasizing the nominee's main achievements. (Please do not submit more than two support letters.)

4. Photos:

   • A headshot of the nominee (minimum 300 dpi resolution).
   • Two (2) additional action photos of the nominee at work (optional).

📅 Application Deadline

• Deadline: 01 June, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View detailed information about the award on the World Food Prize Foundation website.
• Submit your application via the official submission form.

This prestigious award is an incredible opportunity to honor young leaders making a significant impact in the fight against global hunger and poverty. Don't miss the chance to nominate or apply! 🌍

• The award comes with $10,000. The Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application will be presented in a ceremony during World Food Prize Week events in Des Moines, Iowa, on or near World Food Day, October 16.