If you have any outstanding research or achievement in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries; apply for the Japan International Awards.

Japan International Award aims to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions.

The researcher will get an invitation to Japan to attend the awarding ceremony and accept their awards as well as cash gifts (US$5,000 per awardee).

Eligibility

1. Must be engaged in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in
   developing regions
2. Is under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2022)
3. Also, Must be researchers who have the nationality of a developing country and/or territory
4. Moreover, the researcher should belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university
5. Must be able to attend the awarding ceremony in Japan, 2022

How to apply

• Applications should be according to the “Instructions in the Preparation of Application Forms” and submitted by the recommending research institute by post.
• Moreover, you should submit word-processed files of each form by the recommending research institute via email.
•  Also, note that only one researcher can get re from each institute, including its branches.
• If a research institute recommends two candidates or more, the Secretariat will ask the institute to choose one.
• In addition, the application must include supporting materials that substantiate the candidate’s achievements, and the
  entire publication list directly related to the applicant’s research.

Criteria for Selection

• originality
• Achievements in the research, as well as development, have been objectively evaluated
•  The research and development show consideration for the development of agriculture, forestry, fisheries or related industries in developing countries in terms of dissemination as well as commercialization.
• Moreover, the research and development show potential for great development and for leading to future technological and methodological innovations.

Schedule

submission of application: February 28, 2022
Determination of award winners: October 2022
Awarding Ceremony: November 2022