Nominations are now open for the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers. The award aims to increase motivation among young researchers who are contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions and show outstanding performance and research achievements that may lead to future innovation.
Areas of Research
The award covers research areas in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, including the food industry sector and the field of environment.
Prize Information
The award winners will be invited to Japan to receive their awards personally and present their research results and achievements and will also receive a cash prize of US$5,000 each from JIRCAS.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should be researchers who have the nationality of a developing country and/or territory, are under 40 years old as of January 01, 2025, belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university, are engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, and fall under any of the following criteria:
- Those who have shown outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise.
Those who have shown outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise.
Selection Criteria
Selection criteria
The Selection Committee will give consideration to the following perspectives in evaluating and judging the applicants’ performance and research achievements for this award:
- The research and development has shown abundant originality.
- Achievements in the research and development have been objectively evaluated, e.g., by being published in academic or technical journals.
- The research and development has shown consideration for the development of agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries in developing countries in terms of dissemination and commercialization.
- The research and development has shown potential for great development and for leading to future technological and methodological innovations, even when it might not be fully completed or not diffused enough at the present time.
Application RequirementsOnly one researcher can be recommended from each institute, including its branches. If a research institute recommends two candidates or more, the Secretariat will ask the institute to choose one. If the research institute does not respond by the due date, all applications from that institute will be excluded.
The application must include supporting materials that substantiate the candidate’s achievements, such as the applicant’s most important research papers (three items), technical handbooks, patent applications or utility models, newspaper articles, etc., and the entire publication list directly related to the applicant’s research.
Applications that are insufficient or incorrect will be excluded from the evaluation.
Deadline: May 17 (Fri.), 2025
Application link
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Nominations are open for the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers, targeting those contributing to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions.
The goal is to inspire innovation and recognize outstanding research achievements. Award winners receive a $5,000 cash prize and an invitation to Japan to present their research.
Eligible candidates must hold the nationality of a developing country or territory, be under 40 by January 1, 2025, and be affiliated with a non-Japanese research entity.
They must demonstrate significant contributions and potential in their respective fields. The Selection Committee evaluates candidates based on originality, documented achievements, and potential for further technological advancements, especially where research isn't fully developed yet.
Only one nominee per institution is permitted, with incomplete applications disqualified. Applications must include essential supporting documents, such as research papers and publication lists.
Interested applicants must submit by May 17, 2025. Further details and the application form can be accessed online.
