International
November 1, 2026
September 20, 2026
$1,000,000 USD
The Kluge Prize recognizes and celebrates work of the highest quality and greatest impact that advances understanding of the human experience.
The Library of Congress invites nominations for the Kluge Prize from knowledgeable individuals in colleges, universities, government agencies, embassies, and research institutions across the globe, from independent scholars and writers, and from library curators.
Nominees need not have worked primarily in academic institutions, but they are expected to have developed, in their creative pursuits or careers, unique insights into the forces that have shaped and continue to shape humankind.; Candidates should be distinguished by their intellectual achievements, by the fundamental importance of their work and its impact on public affairs and civil society, and by the ability to communicate the significance of their work to broad audiences.; The prize is not offered to candidates whose primary work has been in economic sciences, literature, peace, chemistry, physics, or physiology or medicine, the areas covered by the Nobel Prizes.; Self-nominations are not accepted.
Nominations must be made in writing and include a detailed assessment of a nominee’s accomplishments.
Explanatory documentation is helpful and is essential for any nomination received without prior solicitation.
Nominations must be made in writing and may include a brief statement describing the rationale for identifying the nominee as a worthy recipient of the Kluge Prize.
