The Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Conceptual framework and pioneering research for advanced understanding of lignin. The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Prof John Ralph and Prof Wout Boerjan for their dedicated work on understanding of lignin biosynthesis and structural diversity for novel lignin applications.

The Purpose

The purpose of the Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate pathbreaking scientific achievements which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries

News

April 17, 2024

Conceptual framework and pioneering research for advanced understanding of lignin

The 2024 Marcus Wallenberg Prize is awarded to Prof John Ralph and Prof Wout Boerjan

February 1, 2024

MWP Call to Nominate – Open now!

Call for nominations is open 1 February-30 April 2024! Individuals and institutions, globally, are invited to nominate candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize.

November 30, 2023

Global forests under pressure: Impacts on economy and climate

Recording of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium 2023 held in honour of the MWP 2023 laureates Drs Darius Adams, Joseph Buongiorno, and Richard Haynes.

Young Researchers

November 28, 2023

The Young Researchers’ Challenge 2023

The MWP 2023 Young Researchers' Program was held 12-13 November 2023.

October 23, 2023

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2023 is now closed

We are delighted to announce that this year’s young researchers have been selected! We look forward to welcoming 31 young researchers, representing 18 universities or research institutes to Stockholm in November!

June 7, 2023

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2023 now open

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge with the chance to win a spot at the Prize ceremony and banquet in honour of the 2023 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Winners.