The Fridtjof Nansen award for excellence in science is awarded to a Norwegian scientist, or a scientist residing in Norway, for scientific contributions of high-level international importance. The award is given to inspire further work.
Award
The Fridtjof Nansen award for excellence in science consists of NOK 300.000, a diploma and the Nansen medal.
How to nominate?
Members of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters and professors at Norwegian universities and scientific colleges have the right to nominate candidates.
Nominations with a brief justification (up to 2 pages A4) and a concise CV and publication list should be sent to Line Therese Nævestad.