Chalmers impact award is intended to encourage researchers to actively work with utilization of their research for societal impact and to make these efforts visible within both academia and society in general.

Chalmers Impact Award 2026
The 2026 Chalmers Impact Award goes to Andreas Hellström for his work with Kraftens hus – where innovation methods from the university have helped develop support for people affected by cancer.

Chalmers Impact Award 2025
There is no doubt that Ida Karlsson is passionate about climate issues and driven by the desire to share research that truly makes a difference in society. Her primary focus has become supporting the climate transition within the construction sector by reaching out to decision-makers. With energy and commitment, she explains her research in a concrete and engaging way, showing how she actively and strategically works to disseminate her results. For her successful efforts to ensure her research has real impact, she has been awarded Chalmers’ Prize for Societal Impact.