About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the World Sustainability Award (WSA) 2027 , a prestigious international award presented by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation to recognize researchers whose work has made groundbreaking contributions to sustainability science and practice. The award celebrates outstanding scholarly excellence and transformative impact across environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
The 2027 recipient will receive a USD 100,000 cash prize , which will be presented during the World Sustainability Forum 2027 .
Benefits and support
The winner will receive: USD 100,000 cash prize A customized World Sustainability Award trophy Global recognition for outstanding contributions to sustainability research Invitation to receive the award at the World Sustainability Forum 2027 Travel and accommodation support to attend the award ceremony International visibility through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and its global network. ( MDPI Sustainability Foundation ) Who Can Be Nominated?
The award is open to: Senior researchers with an outstanding international track record in sustainability research Individuals whose work has made significant academic or societal contributions to sustainability Researchers whose work addresses at least two of the three pillars of sustainability : Biosphere (environment) Society Economy Please note: Self-nominations are not accepted . Nominations must be submitted by a qualified third party familiar with the nominee’s work and impact.
( MDPI Sustainability Foundation ) Selection Criteria Nominees will be evaluated based on: Scientific excellence and sustained research impact Innovative and practical solutions to sustainability challenges Contributions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Leadership within the academic or professional community Demonstrated real-world impact of their research. Why This Matters The World Sustainability Award recognizes researchers whose work is advancing sustainable development through innovative research and practical solutions.
By highlighting transformative contributions across disciplines, the award aims to inspire further scientific breakthroughs and accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future. ( MDPI Sustainability Foundation )
Application timeline
November 30, 2026. Successful nominees will be notified by February 15, 2027 , and the award will be presented at the World Sustainability Forum 2027 .
( MDPI Sustainability Foundation )
Application steps
Qualified nominators can submit nominations through the official World Sustainability Award portal: https://mdpi-foundation.org/award
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