Deadline: 10 January 2016
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation is currently inviting applications from universities, research institutes, scientists and engineers as well as other individuals and organizations to submit nominations for the Volvo Environment Prize 2016.
There are many outstanding biologists and environmental scientists among the laureates but the scope of the award is wide. The idea is to promote scientific research and innovations that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field.
The Prize will be awarded in November.
Prize available
The Prize consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award of SEK 1.5 million (approximately EUR 165,000 or USD 215,000).
Eligibility Criteria
- Anyone can enter the Volvo Environment Prize.
- Priority is given to an individual or to a group of named individuals rather than to institutions.
- The span of disciplines and activities for which nominations can be made is wide and includes all disciplines which have relevance to the environment. The research of nominees should be based on scientific grounds but must clearly show impacts outside of the specific discipline.
- Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
How to Apply
- Applicants must fill the online nomination form available on the website and must include the following:
- A short letter of motivation
- A detailed description of the research the nominee has conducted and how it adds to our knowledge around environmental science. Main achievements and their importance should be emphasized.
- Emphasis must also be placed on the impacts of the research outside of the particular discipline e.g. impacts on policy development, impacts on sustainability and/or contribution to changed behaviour.
- CV of the nominee + list of published paper/s and links if available.
- Letter/s of reference. Maximum 3 letters written by someone other than the nominator.
- Nominations should be submitted in English.
For more information, please visit Environmental Prize.
