Prizes and awards
Karolinska Institutet awards a wide range of prizes and distinctions each year to recognize outstanding achievements in research, education, innovation, and societal engagement. Here you will find a quick overview of the awards – who they are intended for, who can submit nominations, and when nominations are open.
Foto: Mattias AhlmThe Lennart Nilsson Award
Foto: Shiliang GuoDimitris N. Chorafas Prize
Foto: Pete Linforth/PixabayThe prize for innovation and utilization
Foto: Ulf SirbornThe Eric K. Fernström Prize
Foto: Mikael WallerstedtThe Medicine doctor Axel Hirsch Prize
Foto: Wanda ChristSven Gard's scholarship
Foto: Annika Niehrs,Cherie Birkner,Julian SchochThe Jonas Söderquist Award
Foto: Ulf Sirborn,Stefan BladhSven and Ebba-Christina Hagberg Prize
Foto: GettyImagesPedagogical Awards
KIPRIME - Karolinska Institutet Prize for Research in Medical Education
The purpose of this prize is to recognise and stimulate high-quality research in the field, and to promote long-term improvements in educational practice.
Honorary Doctors – Read more
Each year, Karolinska Institutet appoints honorary doctors in recognition of individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, humanity, or Karolinska Institutet.
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine – Read more
During the first week of October each year, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is awarded by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet.
Medals read more
Since the anniversary year of 2010, Karolinska Institutet has awarded medals in various categories to individuals who have made exceptional contributions in support of KI’s activities.