The Holberg Prize is awarded annually to a scholar who has made outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social science, law or theology. It was established by the Norwegian Parliament in July 2003, and was awarded for the first time in 2004. The objective of the prize is to increase awareness of the value of academic scholarship within the arts, humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize is named after the Danish-Norwegian writer Ludvig Holberg, who excelled in all of the sciences covered by the award.
Value: approximately $735,000.
Deadline: June 15, 2015.
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Holberg Memorial International Prize Application: June 15, 2015
May 26, 2015
