The Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The Marcus Wallenberg Prize An international Prize - Its purpose is to recognize, encourage and stimulate scientific achievements

20/05/2026

Applications are still open!

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge 2026.

Take the chance to present your research to leading scientists and representatives of the forest-based industry and fellow researchers from all over the world.
We invite researchers affiliated with a university, university college, or research institute who are either currently enrolled in a PhD programme (i.e. have commenced their doctoral studies) or already hold a PhD degree, and who are no older than 35 years, to participate.

- Apply now on mwp.org/application (applications are only accepted via this link).
- Your contribution should not exceed 200 words and must be submitted no later than 2 June 2026.

The nomination period is now closed. We thank all who have nominated candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize. We are ...
05/05/2026

The nomination period is now closed. We thank all who have nominated candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize. We are delighted to have received many great nominations, and our Selection Committee will now start the process of reviewing them all. The next nomination period will be from 1 February to 30 April 2027.

27/04/2026

Final call for nominations
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize nomination period closes on 30 April 2026.
We invite individuals and institutions worldwide to put forward candidates whose scientific achievements are advancing the forest-based sector.
Submitting a nomination is straightforward - becoming a laureate is a breakthrough recognition.

Join us in recognising those driving progress in the global forest-based sector. Nominate here: https://www.mwp.org/nomination/

20/04/2026

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2026 is now open!

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge. Take the chance to present your research to leading scientists and representatives of the forest-based industry and fellow researchers from all over the world. The program will range from 18-20 October 2026 with the opportunity to participate at the Prize ceremony and banquet in honour of the 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Winner Prof. Holger Militz.

We invite researchers affiliated with a university, university college, or research institute who are either currently enrolled in a PhD programme (i.e. have commenced their doctoral studies) or already hold a PhD degree, and who are no older than 35 years, to participate.

- Apply now on mwp.org/application (applications are only accepted via this link).
- Your contribution should not exceed 200 words and must be submitted no later than 2 June 2026.

Read more about the 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize winner here: https://www.mwp.org/sustainable-wood-modification-technologies-with-industrial-applicability/

The 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Prof. Holger Militz for his groundbreaking contributions to research on, ...
17/04/2026

The 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Prof. Holger Militz for his groundbreaking contributions to research on, and industrialization of wood modification technologies.
Prof. Militz's groundbreaking work has directly enabled the commercialization of several sustainable wood protection technologies.
The prize will be presented by HM the King of Sweden at a ceremony in Stockholm in November this year.

Read more on: www.mwp.org

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

08/04/2026

Global recognition, a prize of 2.5 MSEK and a dedicated Symposium.
That is what awaits the laureates of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize.
The nomination period is open until April 30 —take this opportunity to put forward the candidates you would most like to see recognised as future laureates.
Individuals and institutions worldwide are invited to submit nominations until 30 April 2026.
The Prize recognises groundbreaking scientific achievements that significantly advance knowledge and/or technical development across the global forest-based sector.

Learn more and nominate: https://www.mwp.org/nomination/

International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO

25/03/2026

Who is shaping the future of the forest-based sector?

The nomination period for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize is now open. Take this opportunity to highlight individuals whose scientific achievements are driving real progress.
Nominations are welcome from across the globe—both individuals and institutions—until 30 April 2026.
The Prize recognises groundbreaking research that advances knowledge and technical development within the forest-based sector worldwide.

Submit your nomination:
https://www.mwp.org/nomination/

International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO

02/02/2026

The nomination period for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize is now open.
We welcome individuals and institutions, globally, to nominate candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize until 30 April 2026.
The aim of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate path-breaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broader knowledge and/or technical development within all subjects relevant to the forest-based sector all over the world.
For more information: https://www.mwp.org/nomination/


International Union of Forest Research Organizations - IUFRO

19/11/2025

The Young Researchers' Challenge 2025 is now concluded.

The much-appreciated program spanned three days filled with inspiring talks, presentations, and networking opportunities with researchers from eight countries and 18 universities or academic research institutes.
More information about the 2025 Young Researchers' Challenge can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dsAvgWGy

The young researchers presented their work as 3MT presentations, which are now available on the MWP YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/d__vU8T4

Planning for next year’s event is already underway. Applications for the 2026 Challenge will open on May 4th. Stay tuned for more information.

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