The Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Global Leadership Prize gives three leaders $50,000 each, unrestricted, for demonstrated cross-border leadership carried out with integrity. The 2026 nomination window has closed, winners are announced in November 2026, so the actionable step today is preparing a nomination for the next cycle, expected to open around February 2027.
At a glance
| Status | Eligibility (summary) | Benefit | Geography | Follow / next cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed for 2026, nominations ran Feb 1–Mar 31, 2026; next window expected ~Feb 2027 | Any country, any field; nominated by a third party (not jurors or the nominee); judged on demonstrated results, not titles | $50,000 unrestricted grant per winner (3 winners/year) plus lifetime membership in the Prize’s leadership network | Global, no restriction by country or sector | tallberg-snf-eliasson-prize.org/nominate |
Who’s eligible
Per the official prize site, the award is open to leaders in any country and any field, business, government, civil society, or elsewhere, evaluated on evidence of principled, cross-border leadership rather than job title or seniority. Since the prize launched in 2015, 35 leaders have been recognized. Nominees cannot nominate themselves: anyone else may put a candidate forward, except the prize’s own jurors and the nominees under consideration that cycle.
What you get
Each of the three annual winners receives a $50,000 grant with no restrictions on its use, plus ongoing membership in the Tällberg Foundation’s network of past laureates, a standing group of leaders the foundation continues to convene. Impact DOTS notes this as journalistic coverage of an independent prize; neither Impact DOTS nor Impactedia is affiliated with the Tällberg Foundation, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, or the prize.
How to apply
There is no self-application: eligible candidates must be nominated by someone else through the official form at tallberg-snf-eliasson-prize.org/nominate. That page is the one to bookmark and check for when the 2027 nomination window formally opens.
Key dates
- February 1 – March 31, 2026-2026 nomination window (closed)
- October 2026, jury deliberations for the 2026 prize
- November 2026-2026 winners announced
- ~February 2027 (projected, based on the 2026 pattern), next nomination window expected to open; exact date not yet published
FAQ
Is the Tällberg-SNF-Eliasson Prize still accepting nominations?
No. The 2026 nomination window closed March 31, 2026. The next window is expected to open around February 2027, but the Foundation has not yet published an exact date.
When will the 2026 winners be announced?
In November 2026, after the jury completes deliberations in October, per the official prize site.
Can someone nominate themselves?
No. Nominations must come from a third party; jurors and current-cycle nominees cannot submit nominations.
How much is the prize worth?
$50,000 per winner, unrestricted, with three winners selected each year, plus network membership.
