Yoshio Yazaki
Chairman of the Board of Regents, Tokyo Medical University
Hiroshi Komiyama
Chairman of the Institute, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Former (28th) President of the University of Tokyo
Ark Mori Bldg., East Wing 35th Floor
1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6035, Japan
Tel: 81-3-5545-0551 Fax: 81-3-5545-0554
Website: www.japanprize.jp
1) The Japan Prize |
The Japan Prize Foundation honors individuals whose original and outstanding achievements in science and technology are recognized as having advanced the frontiers of knowledge and served the cause of peace and prosperity for mankind. Every year, the Foundation chooses two fields that will eligible for the prize two years hence, from two areas: one from Physics, Chemistry, Informatics, and Engineering and one from Life Science, Agriculture, Medicine, and Pharmacy. After almost ten months of fair, careful evaluation, the Foundation selects the winners – in principle, one per field. The candidates are nominated by approximately 15,500 nominators from around the world – all prominent intellectuals, researchers, and scientists selected by the Foundation – and candidates are assessed not only for their academic contributions but also for how their research contributes to society. The Foundation’s Board of Directors makes the final decision on the candidates. New Japan Prize laureates are announced every January. Between 1985 and 2024, 111 laureates from 14 countries have received the Japan Prize, 23 of whom were Japanese. Each laureate receives a certificate of merit, a commemorative medal, and a cash prize. Japan Prize Laureates include Dr. Charles K. Kao (U.S.), Dr. Frank Sherwood Rowland (U.S.), Dr. Elias James Corey (U. S.), Prof. Dr. Gerhard Ertl (Germany), Dr. Arvid Carlsson (Sweden), Dr. Luc Montagnier (France), Dr. Akira Yoshino (Japan), Prof. Emmanuelle Charpentier (France), and Dr. Jennifer A. Doudna (U.S.). They also include Dr. Svante Pääbo (Sweden), Prof. Katalin Karikó(Hungary/U.S.), and Prof. Drew Weissman(U.S.), who were awarded the Nobel Prize after receiving the Japan Prize. Dr. Kary B. Mullis (U.S.), Prof. Albert Fert (France), and Prof. Dr. Peter Grünberg (Germany) were all awarded the Japan Prize and Nobel Prize in the same year, and Dr. Leo Esaki (Japan) was awarded the Japan Prize after winning the Nobel Prize. |
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2) Easy-to-Understand Science and Technology Seminars |
The Foundation holds various seminars for students and other members of the public. These seminars are conducted by experts who use plain language to explain the advanced technologies commonly used in everyday life. |
3) Heisei Memorial Research Grants |
The Heisei Memorial Research Grant Program is named after Their Majesties the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita, who have been interested in the research activities of young scientists and have encouraged them for many years. |
(January 2024)