Nobel Prize

"Nobelprize.org is the official web site of the Nobel Prize. Here you will find information for every Nobel Prize since 1901, including the Nobel Laureates' biographies, Nobel Lectures, interviews, photos, articles, video clips, press releases, educational games and more."

Origin of the Nobel Prize

ALFRED NOBEL: On 27 November 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will and testament in Paris. See a slide show marking the major events and circumstances leading to the awarding of the first Nobel Prizes.

Dates for the Announcements

The prize awarding institutions have set the following dates for their announcements of 2012 prize decisions:
Physiology or Medicine- Monday 8 October, 11:30 a.m. at the earliest
Physics - Tuesday 9 October, 11:45 a.m. at the earliest
Chemistry - Wednesday 10 October, 11:45 at the earliest
Peace - Friday 12 October, 11:00 a.m.
Economic sciences - Monday 15 October, 1:00 p.m. at the earliest
Literature - The date will be set later

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