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

September 6, 2024

Interview with the laureates of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2024

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

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.

Young Researchers

July 11, 2024

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2024 is now closed

We are delighted to announce that this year’s young researchers have been selected! We look forward to welcoming 30 young researchers, representing 18 universities or research institutes to Stockholm in November!

May 7, 2024

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2024 now open

The Marcus Wallenberg Foundation invites applications for the Young Researchers’ Challenge. Take the chance to present your research to leading scientists and representatives of the forest-based industry and fellow researchers from all over the world.