Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize｜Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

2018 the Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Nominations Closed

The spread of infectious diseases presents a common threat to all humankind. Mindful that Africa faces this scourge most acutely, the Government of Japan established the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in July 2006 in memory of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi (1876-1929) whose belief in medical advancement and self-sacrificing activities in Africa remain a beacon of inspiration to all. Guided by these ideals and mindful of the ominous human suffering persisting in Africa, the region facing the most serious health challenge on the globe, the Prize aims to honour individuals with outstanding achievements in the fields of medical research and medical services to combat infectious and other diseases in Africa, thus contributing to the health and welfare of the African people and of all humankind.

This Prize will be awarded every six years to coincide with the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held in Japan (the TICAD itself will be held every three years, hosted alternately in Africa and Japan.) The first award was presented at the award ceremony on 28th May 2008, the first day of TICAD IV. The second award was presented at the award ceremony on 1st June 2013, the first day of TICAD V.

The Prize consists of a citation, a medal and an honorarium of 100 million yen.

Nomination Guideline (Japanese)	Nomination Guideline (English)	Nomination Form (English Only)

The Prize consists of two categories: Medical Research which honors individual(s) and Medical Services which honors individual(s) and organization(s).
Nominations for the medical research category are submitted via JSPS's electronic application system.

Electronic Application System
(for Medical Research)

HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION：
The data you provide will only be used in the selection process of the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize, and for no other purpose. With regard to personal information contained in application materials, it shall be strictly controlled in accordance with the "Law to Protect Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative Institutions" and JSPS's own regulations for protecting personal information.

For medical services nominations, please contact AFRO.

Medical research nominations:
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Medical Research Selection Committee
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
5-3-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083
Tel: +81-3-3263-1810/1938 Fax: +81-3-3234-3700 E-mail:

Medical services nominations:
Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Medical Services Selection Committee
WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO)
Cité du Djoué, P.O. Box 06 Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Tel: + (47 241) 39100 / + (47 241) 39695 / + (242) 05770202
E-mail:

General information about the Prize
Office of Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize, Cabinet Office, Tokyo

Tel: +81-3-5501-1774 Fax: +81-3-3502-6255 E-mail: