The Nobel Prizes 2025 have begun to unfold, with announcements scheduled between 6 and 13 October. This year’s laureates stand out for their pioneering work across disciplines- from medicine to physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics. The awards honour those whose contributions have profoundly advanced human knowledge, welfare, and global harmony. Each category highlights a unique field of endeavour, revealing how the spirit of Alfred Nobel’s vision continues to shape our world.
Nobel Prize 2025
The Nobel Prize 2025 laureates represent diverse fields of excellence, from revolutionary scientific discoveries that push the boundaries of human knowledge to literary masterpieces that capture the essence of our times, and peace initiatives that foster global harmony. Each Nobel Prize carries not only international recognition and prestige but also a monetary award of 11 million Swedish Kronor, shared among recipients in each category.
Nobel Prize 2025 Winners by Category
Category | Winner(s) | Achievement/ Contribution | Announcement Date |
Physiology or Medicine | Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell & Shimon Sakaguchi | For discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance and identification of regulatory T cells that prevent autoimmune reactions. | 6 October 2025 |
Physics | John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret & John M. Martinis | For pioneering research on quantum mechanical tunnelling and its role in advancing quantum computing and sensors. | 7 October 2025 |
Chemistry | To be announced | Expected focus on innovations in green chemistry or molecular design technologies (official names to be declared by the Royal Swedish Academy). | 8 October 2025 |
Literature | To be announced | The Swedish Academy will honour a writer whose work represents an outstanding literary contribution in an idealistic direction. | 9 October 2025 |
Peace | To be announced | Recognizes individuals or organizations contributing to global peace, humanitarian work, and conflict resolution. | 10 October 2025 |
Economic Sciences | To be announced | Awarded for significant advances in economic theory, social policy, or global development research. | 13 October 2025 |
Nobel Prize 2025: Schedule & Announcement Format
- The announcements begin on 6 October, with the Physiology or Medicine award as the first.
- Following that, awards in Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and finally Economics will be announced in that order over the week.
- All announcements will be broadcast live via the official Nobel channels, ensuring global accessibility.
What Happens Next
Laureates will receive a medal, diploma, and monetary award on 10 December 2025, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
Each prize continues to influence research, public policy, and possibility, inspiring future generations to advance knowledge and improve humanity.