Who established the Crafoord Prize?
Q: Who established the Crafoord Prize?
A: The Crafoord Prize was established by Holger and Anna-Greta Crafoord.
Q: Which organization administers the Crafoord Prize?
A: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences administers the Crafoord Prize.
Q: In which science disciplines is the Crafoord Prize awarded?
A: The Crafoord Prize is awarded in Astronomy, Mathematics, Geosciences, and Biosciences, with particular emphasis on ecology and rheumatoid arthritis.
Q: Why was rheumatoid arthritis added as a discipline for the Crafoord Prize?
A: Rheumatoid Arthritis was added as a discipline for the Crafoord Prize because Holger severely suffered from the disease in his last years.
Q: How often is the Crafoord Prize awarded?
A: The Crafoord Prize is awarded once a year.
Q: What is the rotating scheme for the Crafoord Prize disciplines?
A: The rotating scheme for the Crafoord Prize disciplines is astronomy and mathematics, then geosciences, and then biosciences.
Q: What is the purpose of the Crafoord Prize money?
A: The purpose of the Crafoord Prize money is to fund further research by the prize winner.
