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Which institution awards the Nobel Prize in Physics?
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Nobel Prize
The obverse side of the Nobel Prize medals for Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature.
The Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, an independent organization based in Stockholm.123
This institution is responsible for selecting the annual winners for the physics prize, as well as the prizes for chemistry and economic sciences. The final selection process is determined by the academy following a rigorous nomination and screening procedure.123