The Nils Klim Prize is awarded annually to a scholar under the age of 35, from/in a Nordic country, for outstanding contributions to research in the humanities, social sciences, law or theology, either in one of these academic fields or through interdisciplinary work. The candidate must be a citizen of a Nordic country or be formally affiliated with a Nordic research institution.

The scholar’s ability to be original and innovative is highly emphasised. The academic committee that considers the nominations will also take into account whether the research contribution is especially outstanding or promising in light of the scholar’s age, the nature of the research project, and traditions in the researcher’s academic field.

Nomination Requirements

Scholars holding positions at universities, academies or other research institutions may nominate candidates for the Nils Klim Prize by 15 June each year. We ask that nominators use the online nomination form. In the form you will be asked to submit the following material for the Nils Klim Committee to assess:

• A nomination letter of 1000-3000 characters (incl. spaces) written in English, stating why the candidate should receive the Prize.
• An updated and properly finalized C.V. and publication list for the candidate.
• Writing samples from the nominated candidate’s list of publications (maximum five carefully selected works); no entire books/dissertations should be submitted, but rather excepts of books, including a list of contents and references.
• Please note that only documents written in either English or a Nordic language will be part of the candidate evaluation.

Please also note the following restrictions and terms:

• Candidates must be under the age of 35 when the nomination deadline expires. Time spent on parental leave and/or sick leave can be deducted. Please note that the nominator is not required to provide sensitive information about the candidates, such as medical records or documentation regarding personal life. In cases of doubt, the secretariat will be responsible for obtaining the necessary information.
• The candidate must be a citizen of a Nordic country or have a main affiliation with a Nordic research institution. 
• Self-nominations are not accepted.
• Nominations are strictly confidential and should not be disclosed to the nominee or to others at any time.

The nomination form

The deadline for nominations for the 2024 Nils Klim Prize is 15 June 2023. The nomination form is submitted digitally and the form can be found here: Nomination form for the 2024 Nils Klim Prize.