The RSC is proud to serve as Canada’s National Representative Body (NRB) for The Frontiers Planet Prize.
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Frontiers Planet Prize | Information Webinar | Preparing a Strong Nomination
This webinar is designed for researchers considering a nomination for the Frontiers Planet Prize. Representatives from the Royal Society of Canada and the Frontiers Planet Prize will provide practical guidance on preparing a strong nomination, including how to articulate the significance and transformative potential of research, demonstrate impact, and connect research to global planetary challenges. The session will also provide an overview of the Canadian nomination process and key deadlines, followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.
Frontiers Planet Prize
Nominations are now open for the Frontiers Planet Prize! Registered National Nominating Bodies (NNBs) have until October 16 to nominate a scientist for this prestigious global award.
Contact nominations@rsc-src.ca or watch our webinar for more information.
The RSC serves as Canada’s National Representative Body (NRB) for the Frontiers Planet Prize, a global sustainability prize awarding US$1 million to each of three International Champions to support their research.
2026 Frontiers Planet Prize Webinar
This webinar, featuring representatives from the RSC and the Frontiers Planet Prize, offers an overview of the prize’s mission, the role of Canadian institutions as National Nominating Bodies (NNBs), the nomination process, and the path from national selection to the global stage.
Ahmed Abdulla of Carleton University is Canada’s National Champion of the 2026 Frontiers Planet Prize
The Frontiers Planet Prize, the world’s leading science competition, has today announced 25 National Champions from leading research institutions across six continents – exceptional scientists whose research advances practical, scalable solutions to help keep humanity safely within the planetary boundaries.
Frontiers Planet Prize 2025 | Suzanne Tank of the University of Alberta is named Canada’s National Champion
The Frontiers Planet Prize has announced its 2025 National Champions: 19 scientists offering scalable solutions to help keep humanity safely within planetary boundaries.
About the Frontiers Planet Prize
Nominations are now open for the Frontiers Planet Prize! Registered National Nominating Bodies (NNBs) have until October 16 to nominate a scientist for this prestigious global award.
Contact nominations@rsc-src.ca or watch our webinar for more information.
The RSC is proud to serve as Canada’s National Representative Body (NRB) for The Frontiers Planet Prize.