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Frontiers Planet Prize to Accelerate Scientific Solutions for Healthy Lives on a Healthy Planet

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine serve as the U.S. National Representative Body for the Frontiers Planet Prize. The 5th edition of the Prize is now open. U.S. universities and research institutions that have not yet participated are invited to register as National Nominating Bodies by September 15, 2026 to nominate eligible research by October 30, 2026.

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Until October 30, 2026 5:00 PM

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Winner Announcement - Celebrating the 2025 International Champions of the Frontiers Planet Prize

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Jun 23, 2025

U.S. National Recipient of Frontiers Plant Prize Honored at Recent Event

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Zia Mehrabi, the U.S. national champion for this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, gave the keynote address at a recent event in San Francisco. In his speech, he talked about his research on diversified agriculture and food systems and its potential to address urgent climate challenges.

May 22, 2025

Zia Mehrabi, the U.S. national champion for this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, gave the keynote address at a recent event in San Francisco. In his speech, he talked about his research on diversified agriculture and food systems and its potential to address urgent climate challenges.

Event - Webinar on the 4th Edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize: Advancing Global Scientific Solutions

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Apr 25, 2025

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Winner Announcement - Dr. Zia Mehrabi, U.S. National Winner, is one of the International Champions for the 3rd Edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize

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Apr 22, 2025

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Winner of the 2024 Frontiers Planet Prize Discusses His Research in Sustainability Science

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Jason Rohr is one of the three winners of this year’s Frontiers Planet Prize, in recognition of his innovative approach to disease, food, and water challenges in Africa. We sat down with Rohr to talk about his award-winning work and the future of sustainability.

Jul 16, 2024

Winner Announcement - Dr. Jason Rohr, U.S. National Winner, is one of the International Champions for the 2nd Edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize

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May 11, 2023

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