Sponsor
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation
Description
Since the first award in 1990, the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes. The Volvo Environment Prize aims to recognize and support outstanding scientific achievements that contribute significantly to environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Laureates represent all fields of environmental and sustainability studies and initiatives.
Eligibility
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.
The two most important criteria are scientific excellence and contributions to decision-making and policy. The candidate must have an outstanding research and publication record, and special attention is paid to the scientist’s impact. Please note that self-nominations are not accepted.
Prize
This annual prize consists of a hand-crafted diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award for SEK 1.5 million (approximately CAD $219,000). The award ceremony is held in Stockholm or Gothenburg, Sweden, in the fall of each year.
Deadlines
Consult your College regarding applicable internal review deadlines and requirements.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | College-level review and adjudication is required for candidates seeking VPRI nomination. Each College establishes and communicates its own internal deadline and submission requirements. Please contact your College Research Support contact for details on the process and timeline. | |
Internal Deadline | Each College submits one draft nomination package to Kumudinie Kariyapperuma. | |
External Deadline | NOTE: This is an anticipated deadline and is subject to confirmation once the current year's award information is available. If your nomination will be submitted by a nominator other than the VPRI, or if you are submitting a self-nomination, please submit directly to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the complete nomination and OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
The VPRI encourages nominations for this prestigious award and will serve as the nominator for candidates selected through the College-level review process.
If you wish to nominate a colleague or be considered for VPRI nomination, please contact your College Research Support contact to express your interest and obtain information about the College's nomination process, submission requirements and College deadline.
RSO will receive one nomination per College by the internal deadline. RSO will then work with the selected nominees and their respective Colleges to further develop and strengthen the nominations, ensuring they align with the award criteria and requirements.
For the Volvo Environment Prize, a developed nomination package will include: a nomination form, a detailed description of research achievements and impact, a CV, a publication list and up to 3 reference letters.
Career Interruptions
Career interruptions due to parental leave, family care, extended illness or community responsibilities will be taken into consideration when assessing candidates' research productivity.
Nominations Submitted by Someone Other Than the VPRI
If your nomination will be submitted by a nominator other than the VPRI, or directly by you (self-nomination), please submit the nomination to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also provide a copy of the complete nomination and the OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca.
For More Information
For more information on the nomination process and details, please contact your College Research Support contact, or see the Volvo Environment Prize website.
For More Information
Please contact kkariyap@uoguelph.ca or info@environment-prize.com. Also see the Volvo Environment Prize website.