2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan from France and Kenso Soai from Japan.

The names of other nominees are not disclosed — information about nominations and the selection process is published only 50 years after the award is presented.

In 2026, the Nobel Prize marks its 125th anniversary. From 1901 to 2025, the prizes have been awarded 633 times to 1,026 individuals and organizations. For the anniversary year, the Nobel Foundation has increased the prize fund by 1 million, bringing it to 12 million kronor (about $1.2 million).