Title: 2012 Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award for early-career women wheat researchers The Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the third annual Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award for early career women researchers.
This award, established in 2010 (click here to see profiles of previous winners), provides professional development opportunities for women working in wheat during the early stages of their career. The award is named after Jeanie Borlaug Laube, mentor to many, and daughter of Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. Jeanie Borlaug Laube has served as Chair of the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative since October 2009.
Selection criteria:
The award is made only to women
There is no age limit, but the award is intended for early career scientists ranging from advanced undergraduates to recent PhD graduates and post- doctoral fellows. Priority is given to women at the pre-professoriate level.
Strength of scientific abstract submitted to the BGRI annual technical workshop
Demonstrated commitment to and passion for agricultural development
Leadership potential
Quality of written statement of intent
1 letter of recommendation from a supervisor, professor, or mentor that speaks to the applicant’s leadership potential
Application Deadline: October 1, 2011
Up to three awards may be granted in a given year. However, the number of awards granted may be fewer in number depending on the quality of applications received.
Recipients of the Jeanie Borlaug Laube WIT award are invited to the annual BGRI technical workshop, to be held in Beijing, China in September 2012. The exact amount of the award will vary with demonstrated need, but is intended to help cover costs associated with attending the BGRI workshop, including economy airfare, hotel, registration fees, and a standard per diem for meals and other incidentals. Award recipients are also eligible to attend a training program at CIMMYT in Obregon, Mexico, in 2013, along with the 2013 Jeanie Borlaug WIT Award recipients.
To apply, please complete the application and submit along with a letter of recommendation.