Eric and Sheila Samson Prime Minister’s Prize

The Samson Prize will be awarded for global innovation or a scientific or technological breakthrough in the field of alternative fuels for transportation. Nominees for the prize should be actively engaged in innovative, paradigm-shifting research in this field that is worthy of significant and widespread attention and recognition.

Award/Prize amount: $1,000,000
Application/Nomination information: Nominations are restricted. See website for more information.
Agency deadline: May
Internal/Campus deadline: March
Illinois campus contact: provostawards@illinois.edu
Additional information: N/A