Robert Koch was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1905 for his investigations and discoveries in relation to tuberculosis. The Nobel Committee recognized his monumental work in identifying the causative agent of tuberculosis and his contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases.

Koch received numerous awards and honors from around the world for his scientific achievements. He became a respected and influential figure in the scientific community, and his work had a profound impact on the field of medicine and public health. He was a foreign member of the Royal Society (ForMemRS).