Deadline: 23 March 2020
Applications are now open for the 2020 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers.
This annual award, which began in 2007, is organized and presented by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council (AFFRC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan and supported by Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).
The purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that may lead to future innovation will be commended with the Japan Award.
Award Information
Up to 3 researchers will be invited to Japan and awarded a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the commendation ceremony. They will also receive a cash prize of US$5,000 each from JIRCAS (MOTAI-JIRCAS Award).
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates:
- Should be researchers who have the nationality of developing countries and/or territories, and belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university.
- Should be under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2020).
- Should be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, including the food industry sector and the field of environment.
- Must be able to attend the commendation ceremony in Japan, 2020.
How to Apply
- Application forms and application guidelines are available on the given website.
- Applications must be submitted by the recommending research institute.
- Only one researcher can be recommended from each institute, including its branches.
For more information, visit https://www.affrc.maff.go.jp/kokusaikenkyu/japan_award_2001.htm