Mohn Prize Panel and Cocktail Reception
The prestigious Mohn Prize for Outstanding Arctic Research will be announced during the 16th Arctic Futures Symposium on Wednesday, December 3rd.
Awarded biennially, the Mohn Prize celebrates excellence in Arctic research. The 2 million NOK award recognizes individuals or research groups who have made exceptional contributions to our understanding of the Arctic - whether through groundbreaking insights into its nature, environment, or cultures - and who have demonstrated international leadership in their field.
The final panel of the Arctic Futures Symposium the afternoon of December 3rd, starting at 3:30 pm, will begin with a special keynote speaker and will focus on the area of expertise of the 2026 winner of the Mohn Prize: marine freshwater biology in the Arctic.
Cocktail reception
The panel will immediately be followed by a cocktail reception from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm to close out the 16th Arctic Futures Symposium.
Separate registration is not required for this event as it is part of the main symposium program.
About the Mohn Prize
The Mohn Prize for Outstanding Arctic Research was established through collaboration between Academia Borealis - The Academy of Sciences and Letters of Northern Norway (NNVA), the Tromsø Research Foundation (TFS), and UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT).
Named after Henrik Mohn, a pioneer of Norwegian meteorology and a supporter of early polar expeditions, the prize pays tribute to Norway’s long-standing legacy in Arctic science and exploration.
By highlighting exceptional Arctic research, the Mohn Prize aims to bring vital Arctic issues to the forefront of both national and international agendas, from the impacts of climate change to the balance between resource development and the preservation of traditional cultures.
The Arctic Futures Symposium is honoured to host the announcement of the 2026 Mohn Prize laureate and to continue fostering dialogue between science, policy, and Arctic communities.