Applications are open for Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2021. This annual award is organized and presented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan and Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).

It aims to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and related industries in developing regions, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries.

Criteria

• Outstanding performance in research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing region, and who show great promise.
• Outstanding achievements in research and development that will lead to future technological innovation in agriculture, forestry, fisheries, or related industries for a developing area, and who show great promise.

Funding

Up to three outstanding young researchers will be invited to Japan to attend the commendation ceremony and accept their awards and cash gifts (US$5,000 will be given per awardee).

Eligibility

Candidates must have the following criteria

• Should be researchers who have the nationality of a developing country and/or territory, and belong to a non-Japanese research institute or a non-Japanese university.
• Must be under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2021).
• 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, 2021.

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