Prize

Svenska Akademiens bibliotekariepris

Svenska Akademien Original Source
Award

kr 70,000 - kr 70,000

Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Due in 13 days
Location

Sweden

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Svenska Akademiens bibliotekariepris (Swedish Academy Librarian Prize) has been awarded annually since 2005. Since 2023, two prizes are awarded: one for public librarians and one for school librarians. The prize should be awarded to librarians at Swedish public and school libraries who have made valuable contributions to promoting interest in classic and contemporary fiction. The prize amount is 70,000 SEK to the librarian and 30,000 SEK to their workplace. The award ceremony takes place at the Gothenburg Book Fair.

2 awards

Who Can Apply

Region
Sweden
Residency
Sweden
Project in
Sweden
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Nominations are reviewed by a working group consisting of a member of the Swedish Academy, two experts, and one of the Nobel Library librarians. The Academy makes the final decision on prize recipients.

Restrictions

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