Nominations open for the Holberg Prize

Applications are now open for the Holberg Prize, a prestigious international award recognizing outstanding scholarly contributions in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology. The Prize honors researchers whose work has had a decisive and lasting impact on international research and academic thought.

About the Holberg Prize

• The Holberg Prize is awarded for exceptional academic achievement, either within a single discipline or through cross-disciplinary research.
• It places strong emphasis on global scholarly influence, celebrating research that has significantly shaped international debates, methodologies, or understanding within the eligible fields.

Prize Value

• The Holberg Prize is valued at NOK 6,000,000, making it one of the most substantial academic prizes worldwide.
• The award underscores the importance of research in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology at a global level.

Eligibility and Nominations

• The nominee must be an active researcher in the humanities, social sciences, law, or theology with a strong international research profile and impact.
• Self-nominations are not permitted, and nominations cannot be made for groups or organizations.
• Anyone holding an academic position at a university, academy, or other recognized research institution is eligible to nominate a candidate.
• All nominations must remain confidential and be submitted in English.

Selection Process

• The selection process is overseen by the Board of the Holberg Prize, which makes the final decision based on recommendations from the Holberg Committee.
• The Committee is composed of internationally recognized scholars with expertise across the relevant research fields.
• The Holberg Prize Laureate is announced in March, and the official Award Ceremony takes place in Bergen, Norway, during the first week of June.

Application Requirements

• A complete nomination must include:
• Details of both the nominator and the candidate
• A justification of the nomination (1,000–3,000 characters)
• The candidate’s curriculum vitae and list of publications
• The names of three potential referees
• All required materials must be submitted in English.

Deadline

The nomination deadline is 15 June each year, providing nominators with a clear and consistent timeframe to prepare and submit their applications.

Conclusion

• The Holberg Prize represents a major international recognition of scholarly excellence and intellectual leadership.
• By honoring researchers whose work has shaped global academic discourse, the Prize continues to elevate the importance and impact of research in the humanities, social sciences, law, and theology worldwide.