2022 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers

1. Purpose and Outline of the Award

This annual award is organized by the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council (AFFRC), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan, and supported by Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). Its purpose is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that may lead to future innovation will be commended with the Japan Award.

2. Research Fields

The award covers research areas in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, including the food industry sector and the field of environment.

1. Must 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
2. Must be under the age of 40 (as of January 1, 2022)
3. Must 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
4. Must be able to attend the awarding ceremony in Japan, 2022*
   ＊ The method of holding the awarding ceremony will be decided after taking into consideration the  coronavirus infection status.

4. Number of Awardees

Up to three award winners will be named.

5. Award

The award winners will be invited to Japan to receive their awards personally and present their research results and achievements. Depending on the COVID-19 situation, the organizer may decide not to invite them to Japan. The winners will be bestowed a testimonial by the Chairman of the AFFRC during the commendation ceremony and will also receive a cash prize of US$5,000 each from JIRCAS (MOTAI-JIRCAS Award*).

6. How to apply

• Applications must be prepared according to the “Instructions in the Preparation of Application Forms” and submitted by the recommending research institute by post. For the full Guidelines and application forms; https://www.jircas.go.jp/en/young_award/2022