The Nobel Prize is an international award bestowed upon those who have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind in the fields of physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, and peace. It is widely regarded as the most prestigious award in each of these fields, and is often seen as the culmination of a lifetime’s work.
There is no formal application process for the Nobel Prize. Instead, candidates are nominated by a select group of individuals who are experts in their respective fields. These individuals can include university professors, members of national academies of science, and previous Nobel laureates. Nominations are typically made in the fall of each year, and the laureates are announced the following October.