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Frontiers Planet Prize

Published on November 27, 2024

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Sponsor’s Website

Visit the Frontiers Research Foundation website for more information on the Frontiers Planet Prize.

Internal Contact

Rachel Barken: rachel.barken@carleton.ca

Deadlines

DeadlineDate
Internal submission of nomination packageSeptember 16 (annually)
Internal cuResearch Approval FormOctober 9 (annually)
Submission of nomination package to the Royal Society of CanadaOctober 16 (annually)

Overview

In celebration of published research articles that demonstrate breakthroughs in sustainability science, rewarding solutions that show measurable potential to help humanity remain within the boundaries of the Earth’s ecosystem. The article’s acceptance date must fall within the two years before the competition launch date. 

Value

One million USD

Institutional Quota

Each institution can submit three nominations. 

If the number of interested candidates exceeds the institutional quota, a committee will be struck to rank the candidates and determine which will proceed to the external competition.

Submitting Your Nomination Package

  1. Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database cuResearch. Consult the user’s manual for guidance.
  2. The Office of the Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International) (OVPRII) coordinates the submission of the nomination package.