Report on the 5th Marie Sklodowska Curie Award Ceremony

The 5th Marie Sklodowska Curie Award ceremony was held in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Japan on June 4, 2026. The event was attended by a total of 60 guests, including distinguished dignitaries, making it a grand award ceremony.

[Winners]

＊Grand Prize
KUROKI Yuko (Data & AI Researcher, Intesa Sanpaolo AI Research)

＊Inspiration Prize
KOBAYASHI Ami (Distinguished Senior Assistant Professor, Tohoku University)

＊Inspiration Prize
YAMAGUCHI Sonomi (HFSP Postdoctoral Fellow, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute)

＊Recognition Prize
MORIMOTO Mariko (Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame )

Group photo
  • Opening Remarks by H.E. Mr. Paweł Milewski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Japan.
  • Speech by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, the Honorary Chairman of Awarding Committee.
  • Speech by Dr. Kazuhito Hashimoto, President of JST.
  • Speech by Dr. Junko Hibiya, Selection Committee Chairperson.
  • Speech by Mr. Gon-emon Kurihara, Corporate Advisor of JEOL Ltd.
  • Dr. Hashimoto, President of JST, presents the certificate of commendation to Dr. Kuroki.
  • Dr. Hashimoto, President of JST, presents the certificate of commendation to Dr. Kobayashi.
  • Dr. Hashimoto, President of JST, presents the certificate of commendation to Dr. Yamaguchi.
  • Dr. Hashimoto, President of JST, presents the certificate of commendation to Dr. Morimoto.
  • Acceptance Remarks by Dr. Kuroki
From left to right, Dr. Kobayashi, Dr. Yamaguchi, Dr. Kuroki, Dr. Morimoto and H.E. Mr. Paweł Milewski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland in Japan

Photos: Courtesy of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Japan

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