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Which rules in Alfred Nobel’s will say that nationality should not affect Nobel Prize decisions?
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Nobel Prize
The obverse side of the Nobel Prize medals for Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature.
In his will, Alfred Nobel explicitly stated that nationality should not influence the selection of laureates to ensure that the most deserving individuals receive the honor. He wrote: "It is my express wish that in awarding the prizes no consideration whatever shall be given to the nationality of the candidates, so that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be a Scandinavian or not."1
This principle remains a cornerstone of the Nobel Prize, which is open to all candidates regardless of their nationality, race, creed, or ideology. By mandating this, Nobel established an ethical foundation for the awards, prioritizing the global impact of an individual's work over their country of origin.21