Nobel Prize Winners Receive No Advance Notice of Selection
· World · New York Times, The Independent
Nobel Prize laureates are not informed of their selection before the official public announcement. The Nobel committees maintain strict secrecy to prevent leaks, meaning winners are often caught off guard by phone calls from Stockholm. This long-standing protocol ensures that the news reaches the world and the recipient simultaneously. The process remains consistent across all categories, including Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
Why it matters
The lack of advance notice preserves the integrity and surprise of the Nobel announcement, ensuring that the recognition remains a spontaneous and globally synchronized event for the laureates.
Read the original report — New York Times
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