JAPAN INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUNG AGRICULTURAL RESEARCHERS (JAPAN AWARD)

Stated amount: 419,522

1. Up to three 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.
2. Mr. Shigeru MOTAI is a former Chairman of the AFFRC and the donor of this award. This award is supported by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Up to three researchers will be invited to Japan and awarded a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the commendation ceremony.

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program.

1. Applications must be prepared according to the “Instructions in the Preparation of Application Forms” and submitted by the recommending research institute by post. Moreover, word-processed files of each form must be submitted by the recommending research institute via e-mail as they will be used for the preparation of a short-list.
2. Only one researcher can be recommended from each institute, including its branches.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Applications that are insufficient or incorrect will be excluded from the evaluation.

The Selection Committee will consider the following perspectives in evaluating and judging the applicants’ performance and research achievements for this award:

1. The research and development has shown abundant originality.
2. Achievements in research and development have been objectively evaluated, e.g., by being published in academic or technical journals.
3. 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.
4. The research and development have 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 present. Other Info Other Considerations
5. In the case of collaborative research results, the candidate’s contribution to the research will be evaluated by that of the other collaborators.
6. Research results created through business activities will also be properly evaluated as long as they meet the selection criteria.
7. Committee members related to a research institute that recommends an applicant will not participate in the assessment and rating of the applicant.
8. Consideration may be given to candidates' relationship with Japan, such as research experiences in Japanese institutes and experiences of joint research with Japanese institutes.