Frontiers Planet Prize to Accelerate Scientific Solutions for Healthy Lives on a Healthy Planet
The Frontiers Planet Prize honors groundbreaking sustainability science with global impact, supporting innovative research that advances planetary health.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (register as NNB) | October 30, 2026 (nomination/application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Three prizes of $1,000,000 USD each awarded annually to International Champions; funds paid to the lead scientist's institution.
Summary: Recognizes and amplifies breakthrough sustainability research with demonstrable planetary impact; U.S. nominations coordinated by the National Academies.
Description
The Frontiers Planet Prize is an international award designed to accelerate scientific solutions for planetary health and sustainability. Organized by the Frontiers Research Foundation, the program seeks to recognize and amplify research breakthroughs that have the potential for global, transformative impact in sustainability science. In the United States, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine serve as the National Representative Body, convening expert panels to review and select U.S. nominees. The prize aims to support science-based solutions that address critical environmental challenges and promote healthy lives on a healthy planet. Winners—National and International Champions—are honored at a global awards ceremony in Switzerland, with significant funding and visibility to advance their research.
