The Marcus Wallenberg Prize

The 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

Pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome. Dr. Gerald Tuskan is awarded the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome.

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 24, 2025

MWP Symposium 2025 invitation

We are proud to invite you to the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize Symposium, that will be held online as well as on premises in Stockholm, to celebrate the MWP 2025 Laureate.

April 11, 2025

Pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome

Dr. Gerald Tuskan is awarded the 2025 Marcus Wallenberg Prize for his pioneering work in sequencing and analyzing the first tree genome.

April 8, 2025

Winner announcement & Webinar: Nano Cellulose – 10 years of success?

The webinar will be made available on our YouTube Channel 11 april 2025, 09.00 CET.

Young Researchers

June 21, 2025

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 is now closed

The application for the Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 is now closed.

May 5, 2025

Young Researchers’ Challenge 2025 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.