Holberg Prize

The International Holberg Memorial Prize (Norwegian Holbergprisen ) is awarded by the Norwegian University of Bergen for outstanding scientific work in the field of theology, humanities, social sciences and law. The award is named Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754) after the Norwegian- Danish author. It was first awarded in 2004. The prize is worth 4.5 million Norwegian kroner (about € 610,000 ), which are funded by the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund - established in 2003.

With the supplementary Norwegian project Holberg Prize in schools social awareness is raised of the importance of the humanities and social sciences, and in particular the interest of the younger people in this field are encouraged.

Award winners

Fredric Jameson Michael Cook (historian)
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