Limited Submission Funding Opportunities
CU Boulder’s Limited Submission Funding Opportunities support breakthrough research in planetary sustainability for nomination to the international Frontiers Planet Prize.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (CU Boulder internal application) | November 1, 2026 (sponsor full application)
Funding Amounts: CHF 1 million per laureate; up to 3 international prizes awarded annually; 1 CU Boulder nominee selected for campus submission.
Summary: Recognizes and funds research with the greatest potential to accelerate planetary sustainability transformations.
Key Information: Limited submission: Only one CU Boulder nominee may advance to the sponsor stage.
Description
The Frontiers Planet Prize, coordinated at CU Boulder as a limited submission opportunity, is an international award recognizing scientific breakthroughs that have the greatest potential to accelerate the transition to global sustainability. The program highlights research that advances the understanding of planetary boundaries and solutions for safeguarding Earth's systems. CU Boulder’s Research & Innovation Office (RIO) manages the internal competition to select a single nominee to represent the university in the global competition.
