Twenty-Four Young Researchers Awarded the Ninth JSPS PRIZE

On the recommendation of the JSPS PRIZE Selection Committee (chair, Dr. Leo Esaki) held on 23 October 2012, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (president, Prof.Yuichiro Anzai) has chosen 24 young researchers, who are expected to become future trailblazers of scientific research in Japan, as the recipients of the FY2012 JSPS PRIZE.

1. About the JSPS PRIZE

The JSPS PRIZE is meant to recognize at an early stage in their careers young researchers with fresh ideas who have the potential to become world leaders in their fields, while helping to enhance their opportunities to advance their research and make breakthroughs.

PRIZE recipients are chosen by a selection committee, chaired by Dr. Leo Esaki and comprising such world-leading researchers as Dr. Ryoji Noyori.

2. About the PRIZE Recipients

Twenty-four researchers were selected for this year's PRIZE. Their fields of research run the spectrum from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences.

3. About the PRIZE Ceremony

A ceremony in which both the JSPS PRIZE and the Japan Academy Medal will be awarded is scheduled to be held on Mondey, 4 February 2013 at the Japan Academy (7-32 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo).

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