Nominations 2027
In context
This call is open to universities, research institutions and individuals and 1 other. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country. The funder accepts early-stage applicants.
The Volvo Environment Prize invites nominations for individuals or groups conducting scientific research and innovations in environmental and sustainability fields, including global change, biodiversity, and energy efficiency. Nominations are submitted by universities, research institutes, scientists, engineers, and organizations worldwide.
About this grant
The Volvo Environment Prize is a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding contributions to environmental science and sustainability. Nominations are invited for individuals whose research and work have demonstrated significant environmental impact across scientific disciplines. The prize seeks to honor scientists and professionals whose work is grounded in scientific evidence but extends beyond their specific discipline to create meaningful, demonstrable environmental impacts. Nominees must have conducted research or activities of clear environmental relevance, and self-nominations are not permitted. A single nomination remains valid for three years from submission.
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Eligibility
Individuals working across any scientific discipline with relevance to the environment are eligible for nomination. Nominees must have demonstrated research grounded on scientific grounds with clear impacts beyond their specific discipline. Self-nominations are not accepted and will be discarded. Third parties must submit nominations on behalf of the candidate. There are no stated geographic restrictions on nominee nationality or location, though the prize is administered from Sweden.
How it's scored
Detailed evaluation criteria are not specified on this page. The nomination process requires submission of a short letter of motivation, detailed description of achievement, letter of reference, and CV. The Prize Coordinator reviews submissions and may contact the nominator with questions. Nominations are evaluated over a three-year validity period.
Key requirements
- ✓Nomination-based (not direct application); universities, research institutes, scientists, engineers, and organizations may nominate
- ✓Priority given to individuals or groups of individuals
- ✓Research and innovations must fall within environmental and sustainability fields
- ✓Deadline: 20 January 2027
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the Nominations 2027 deadline?
- Applications close 20 Jan 2027 23:59.
- Who can apply for Nominations 2027?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; university, research-institution, individual, nonprofit. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
Relevant sectors
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Biodiversity funding backs habitat restoration, species protection, protected areas and nature-positive business. It comes from environment agencies, multilateral nature funds and conservation philanthropy, often through competitive calls with defined regions. Applicants are usually asked for baseline surveys, local partners and indicators that show ecological change.
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