Call for Applications: Volvo Environment Prize 2026 (With up to SEK 1.5 million in Funding)

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About Volvo Group

The Volvo Environment Prize is an internationally prestigious award celebrating outstanding contributions to environmental science, sustainability, and policy development. Hosted at the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, the prize highlights research that combines scientific rigor with practical impact on decision-making, societal behavior, and global sustainability. The scope includes all disciplines relevant to environmental advancement, from biology and ecology to economics, urban development, energy, and poverty reduction initiatives.

• Sponsor Organisation: Volvo Group

Benefits of Volvo Group

The Prize is awarded annually and consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture, and a cash award of SEK 1.5 million (approximately Euro 135,000 or USD 142,000). The award ceremony is held in Stockholm or Gothenburg, Sweden, in the fall of each year.

Volvo Group Requirements

• The two most important criteria are scientific excellence and contributions to decision-making and policy.
• The candidate must have an outstanding research and publication record, and special attention is paid to the scientist’s impact.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

20 January, 2027

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