When are nominations due?
Nominations for the 2009 Templeton Prize are due August 1, 2008. All nominations received after this date will be considered for the 2010 Templeton Prize.

What language do I submit a nomination in?
All nominations must be submitted in English.

Do you accept nominations in the mail or through fax?
No, nominations must be submitted using the online webform. Please prepare your nomination materials and then complete the webform.

Can a nomination be made for a book/manuscript or an organization?
Books, manuscripts, or other bodies of work are not eligible. The nomination must be made for a living individual.

Can I nominate myself for the Prize?
Self-nominations are not considered. All nominators must follow the procedures as enumerated under the "Nomination Procedure" section of this website.

How will nominators and the public receive word about who the Prize winner is?
In order to reach as large an audience as possible in the most effective manner, the name of the winner of the Templeton Prize is not revealed until a press conference that usually takes place in March of each year, in New York City.

If the person I nominated was not selected as the winner, will I need to resubmit the nomination?
No, nominees who are not selected will be considered for the following year's award.

If I submitted a nomination in prior years under a different nomination process, will I need to resubmit using the online nomination form?
No, candidates submitted in the past under a different nomination process will be considered for the 2009 Templeton Prize.

Does the Templeton Prize program provide funding for research, education grants, etc.?
No, the Templeton Prize is awarded to a living individual whose lifelong endeavors have made a unique contribution in affirming life’s spiritual dimension. For information on grant opportunities, visit the John Templeton Foundation website at www.templeton.org/submitting_a_proposal.

Is the Templeton Prize the only prize program supported by the John Templeton Foundation?
No. For an overview of prizes visit the John Templeton Foundation website at www.templeton.org/prizes.