The Holberg Committee and the Nils Klim Committee are appointed by the Board of the Holberg Prize. Each committee consists of five internationally renowned scholars in the academic fields covered by the prizes and are responsible for the scholarly assessment of the nominations. The members are appointed for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of reappointment for one additional period.
The Board of the Holberg Prize selects a recipient of the Holberg Prize based on the recommendation of the Holberg Committee. The Board of the Holberg Prize selects a recipient of the Nils Klim Prize based on the recommendation of the Nils Klim Committee.
The Board of the Holberg Prize also appoints the Holberg School Programme Jury. The Jury evaluates the students’ research projects, selects three finalists, and decides who is to receive first, second and third prize in the competition, as well as the winner of the Teacher’s Prize. The Jury consists of scholars from the Norwegian higher education sector, as well as a teacher representative.