In September every year, people who fulfil the criteria set out by the prize awarding institutions are allowed to nominate candidates for the Nobel Prize.

Hundreds or thousands of nominations are received every year from members of academies, university professors, scientists, previous Nobel Prize laureates, members of parliamentary assemblies and more.  

Find out more about the nomination process

The Nobel Foundation has ultimate responsibility for fulfilling the intentions in Alfred Nobel’s will. There are several outreach organisations and activities that have been developed to inspire generations and disseminate knowledge about the Nobel Prize through events, exhibitions, educational efforts and digital outreach.