The Grand Prix Luciole, organized by the Fondation Luciole - Institut de France aims to recognize social initiatives or scientific research dedicated to the ecological transition, in France and throughout the world, particularly in the following areas:
- Protection of nature and biodiversity;
- Ecological transition, particularly in the fields of agriculture, industry, transportation, energy, consumption, living together;
- Prevention of natural or health hazards;
- Education on the ecological transition.
To be eligible for this award, the social initiatives or research programmes should already be established and begin to show initial results. The amount of the Grand Prix Luciole is 100,000 euros.
Deadline for the submission of applications: 14 February 2025
Read here all the criteria to be eligible and the necessary documents to be included in the applications. French translation is available here.
Applications may be submitted in French or English, in Arial 11-point font and submitted by email as a single file (PDF format, file name: GPLuciole_ApplicantSurname) to the following email address: prix@institutdefrance.fr, mentioning “Grand Prix Luciole” in the subject line.
For further information, please contact the Institut de France Foundations Office:
Tel.: 01 44 41 44 33 – Email: louise.magnard@institutdefrance.fr
The call for applications and the regulations can be accessed on the Institut de France website here.