Marcus Wallenberg Foundation – Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2026 Nominations
Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2026 Nominations
Job Description
The Board of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and its Selection Committee invite global nominations for the prestigious Marcus Wallenberg Prize between 1 February and 30 April 2026.
The Prize recognizes, encourages, and stimulates path-breaking scientific achievements that significantly advance knowledge or technological development within the forest-based sector worldwide.
Call for Nominations: 1 February – 30 April 2026
About the Marcus Wallenberg Prize
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize honors outstanding achievements in areas relevant to forestry and forest-based industries, including:
- Forest ecosystem conservation and management
- Sustainable forest resource utilization
- Forest industry process innovation
- Product and service development
- Technological advances contributing to sustainable societal development
The Foundation evaluates nominations according to its official statutes, emphasizing:
- Excellence in scientific research
- Technological innovation
- Or a combination of both
Preferably, the nominated achievement should have emerged within the past 10 years.
Eligibility Criteria
A “Candidate” may be:
- An individual researcher
- A group of normally 2–4 individuals who have collaborated on a breakthrough
The nominated work must:
- Represent a significant scientific and/or technological breakthrough
- Demonstrate proven or potential impact on forestry and forest-products industries
- Contribute meaningfully to sustainable development
Important:
Self-nominations are not permitted under the statutes of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation.
Nomination & Selection Process
Nominations may be submitted:
- Via the official online nomination form
- By email
- By mail (MS Word nomination form accepted)
All nominations must be received by 30 April 2026.
Evaluation Procedure
- Initial review based on a short nomination submission
- Short-listed nominators are requested to provide full documentation
- Comprehensive review by:
- The Selection Committee
- Peer scientists
- Forest and industry managers
- Related sector specialists
- Multi-year evaluation process (up to 3 years)
- Prize winners announced early each calendar year
The nomination and evaluation process remains confidential until the official announcement.
Required Nomination Information
Nominators should provide the following details (without directly involving the candidate where possible):
Candidate Information
- Full name(s)
- Contact details
- Academic qualifications
- Employing institution and address
- Date of birth
- Nationality
Research Breakthrough Details
- Title of the single breakthrough
- Short description (maximum 200 words)
- Expected impact and current/future applications in science or industry
- Related patents
- Relevant publications (including publication year)
Supporting Information
- CV of the candidate(s)
- Key collaborators related to the scientific advances
- Competing groups or leading researchers in the field
- Name, address, and email of the nominator(s)
Submission Details
Completed MS Word nomination forms may be:
- Emailed to: info@mwp.org
- Mailed to:
Mrs. Shiva Telavari
Marcus Wallenberg Foundation
SE-103 22 Stockholm, Sweden
For additional guidance, nominators are encouraged to consult the official MWP Nomination Information PDF.
Why Nominate?
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize is one of the most respected global recognitions in the forest-based sector. It celebrates scientific excellence and innovation that drives sustainability, industry advancement, and environmental stewardship worldwide.
Contact Information
Marcus Wallenberg Foundation
SE-103 22 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46 72-572 58 50
Email: info@mwp.org
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Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2026
Recognizing excellence in forest science and technological innovation that shapes a sustainable future.
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