Sponsor
Japan Prize Foundation
Description
The Japan Prize Foundation (hereafter referred to as the Foundation) awards the Japan Prize to people from throughout the world who have produced creative breakthroughs in science and technology, thereby substantially contributing to the progress of science and technology and significantly advancing the cause of world peace and prosperity. Each year, the Foundation designates two specific fields in which the prize will be awarded:
- Physics, Chemistry, Informatics and Engineering fields: Materials Science and Production
- Life Sciences, Agriculture and Medicine fields: Biological Production, Ecology/Environment
Eligibility
There are no restrictions as to nationality, profession, age or gender. Self-nomination is not accepted. The Japan Prize is intended, in principle, to recognize advanced breakthroughs in science and technology. However, work done in the past may be selected for the award if its significance has recently been appreciated.
The Prize is, in principle, awarded to individuals. However, in exceptional cases, it may be awarded to a group consisting of not more than three people. When a group has been proposed, they will be treated as one candidate.
Prize
Each laureate receives a certificate of merit, a commemorative medal and a cash prize of 50 million Japanese yen (approximately USD $460,000).
Deadlines
Consult your College regarding applicable internal review deadlines and requirements.
| Type | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Internal Deadline | College-level review and adjudication is required for candidates seeking VPRI nomination. Each College establishes and communicates its own internal deadline and submission requirements. Please contact your College Research Support contact for details on the process and timeline. | |
Internal Deadline | Each College submits one draft nomination package to Kumudinie Kariyapperuma. | |
External Deadline | NOTE: This is an anticipated deadline and is subject to confirmation once the current year's award information is available. If your nomination is submitted by a nominator other than the VPRI, or if you are submitting a self-nomination, please submit the nomination directly to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also submit a copy of the complete nomination package and OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca. |
How to Apply
The VPRI encourages nominations for this prestigious award and will serve as the nominator for candidates selected through the College-level review process.
If you wish to nominate a colleague or be considered for VPRI nomination, please contact your College Research Support contact to express your interest and obtain information about the College's nomination process, submission requirements and College deadline.
RSO will receive one nomination per College by the internal deadline. RSO will then work with the selected nominees and their respective Colleges to further develop and strengthen the nominations, ensuring they align with the award criteria and requirements.
For the Japan Prize, a developed nomination package will include: a nomination form, a description of scientific achievement and a contribution statement demonstrating impact on science, technology, peace and prosperity.
Career Interruptions
Career interruptions due to parental leave, family care, extended illness or community responsibilities will be taken into consideration when assessing candidates' research productivity.
Nominations Submitted by Someone Other Than the VPRI
If your nomination will be submitted by a nominator other than the VPRI, or directly by you (self-nomination), please submit the nomination to the sponsor by the external deadline. Please also provide a copy of the complete nomination and the OR-5 (applicable to nominations that receive funding if successful) to research.services@uoguelph.ca.
For More Information
For more information on the nomination process and details, please contact your College Research Support contact, or see the Japan Prize website.
For More Information
For more information please visit the Japan Prize website or contact kkariyap@uoguelph.ca.