Frontiers Research Foundation - Frontiers Planet Prize
The Frontiers Planet Prize supports innovative research in planetary health and sustainability, with CU Boulder selecting top proposals for nomination to this global science competition.
Funder: University of Colorado Boulder
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (CU Boulder internal competition) | November 1, 2026 (Sponsor deadline)
Funding Amounts: Funding levels and award amounts are set by the external sponsor; see program page for details.
Summary: Limited submission opportunity for CU Boulder researchers to compete for nomination to the Frontiers Planet Prize, with an internal competition managed by the Research & Innovation Office.
Key Information: CU Boulder applicants must participate in the internal competition before submitting to the external sponsor.
Description
The Frontiers Planet Prize, coordinated at CU Boulder by the Research & Innovation Office (RIO), is a limited submission funding opportunity. The external sponsor restricts the number of applications that CU Boulder may submit, so an internal competition is held to identify and select the nominee(s) with the strongest proposals. Internal winners receive guidance and support from RIO to prepare and submit a full proposal to the external sponsor. This process ensures fairness, confidentiality, and a merit-based selection to maximize CU Boulder’s competitiveness for the prize.
