World Food Prize Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Borlaug Field Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it,
The Borlaug Field Award is a prestigious international honor recognizing exceptional, science-driven achievement in agriculture and food production.
The Borlaug Field Award provides:
USD 10,000 in funding
Financial support for the recipient’s ongoing field research and application work
Global recognition through the World Food Prize platform
Participation in World Food Prize events and networking opportunities
Age Requirement
Nominees must:
Be under the age of 40 by World Food Day (October 16) in the year the award is presented
Professional Engagement
Eligible nominees must:
Be actively engaged in the work for which they are being recognized
Demonstrate sustained commitment and measurable impact
Work in international agriculture, food production, or related fields
Institutional Affiliation
Nominees may be affiliated with:
Public or private educational institutions
Research organizations
Development or humanitarian organizations
Repeat Eligibility
Nominees may remain eligible for consideration in future years if:
Age requirements continue to be met
Award criteria remain satisfied