When are nominations due?
Nominations for the 2013 Templeton Prize are due July 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM EDT.

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 web form. Materials received by mail or fax will be returned to the sender.

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 are reference letters received for my nominee?
The nominator is responsible for identifying and making contact with a minimum or three and a maximum of five persons to ask if they are willing to serve as a reference to the nominee. If they agree, they are to contact the Templeton Prize Director, Judith Marchand, at info@templeton.org and supply their full name and phone, fax and e-mail contact information, and list the nominee they are willing to provide a reference for and the name of the nominator. The Prize office will maintain all correspondence with the reference from that point forward.

Who is ineligible for a Prize nomination?
The trustees and staff of the John Templeton Foundation and its subsidiaries, including members of their families, and Templeton Prize judges are not eligible.

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.

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 four award cycles. You are welcome to update your candidate’s dossier if matters of significance occur that would enhance your candidate’s nomination. This should be done by contacting the Templeton Prize Director at info@templetonprize.org.

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/what_we_fund/.