To promote the achievements of women in science we established the “Brilliant Female Researchers Award (The Jun Ashida Award)” in 2019, with award categories to recognize outstanding individuals as well as organizations that support them.
The Ashida Fund* will cooperate to provide the prize pot of 1 million yen.
*The Ashida Fund was established in 1994 by the late fashion designer Jun Ashida for the purpose of nurturing the younger generation. The Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC) operates and manages the Ashida Fund by keeping the funds from Jun Ashida Co. Ltd.
〔The Award for a Female Researcher〕
Brilliant female researchers working on outstanding research that contributes to a sustainable future society. (Female researchers aged under 40 in principle but recognizes pauses in research due to life events.)
〔The Award for an Organization in Supporting Female Researchers〕
Progressive organizations carrying out initiatives contributing to greater involvement of female researchers, serving as a model for other organizations.
Japan Science and Technology Agency
Office for Diversity and Inclusiveness, Department of Personnel
5-3, Yonbancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8666
TEL: +81-3-5214-8443
E-mail: diversity[at]jst.go.jp
