Applications I vited for Stockholm Water Prize 2027

About the Organization

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was founded in 1739 and is an independent organisation, whose overall objective is to promote the sciences and strengthen their influence in society. The Academy promotes science of the highest quality by fostering development and innovation in Swedish research. It enhances the status of science in society by drawing attention to key social issues and examining them in scientific terms, and joins in cooperation on global issues, with the aim of being an international scientific proponent of sustainable development.

About the Prize

The Stockholm Water Prize is awarded to an individual, institution or organisation that has made substantial scientific or other contribution to our understanding of water resources and the sustainable use and protection of them, thereby leading to improved health and well-being of humans as well as ecosystems. The contributions can concern natural sciences, engineering, technology, education, policy and practice.

Categories

The main achievements of the proposed laureate shall be in at least one of the following two categories:

Research

• Basic and applied research to develop new knowledge and/or scientific leadership in fields relevant for the prize.

Policy and practices

• Achievements that have improved the governance and management of water as a natural and economic resource, and/or as a human right and basic service. The category may include:
  • human rights,
  • conflict resolution and international cooperation,
  • sustainable and safe management of water resources,
  • provision of water supply and sanitation services,
  • development and application of appropriate technologies or economical, legislative, institutional or administrative principles for efficient, equitable and sustainable water management and services provision.

For both categories, achievements in outreach and awareness raising shall be considered of merit. This includes education and training of students, water professionals of communities as well as dissemination of information to and awareness raising of decision-makers and the general public.

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from 2026-03-17 to 2026-09-15.

Link to the nomination form

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