Awards - The DaSilva Award (Eligibility Criteria)
Posted date 2011.12.08 | Updated date 2012.03.22
Purpose of the Award
The DaSilva Award aims to motivate promising young researchers based in Asia to continually advance their research in the field of microbial biotechnology.
Selection
One recipient per year shall be chosen and granted by the board committee of the Society, upon the recommendation of the prize selection committee.
Award
- Certificate of recognition (sent by post)
- A cash prize of 300,000 JPY
Requirement
- Publication in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering
(The winner must submit research paper to the journal within 3 years after receipt of the award.) - The winner, if he/she is not a member of the Society, will be asked to join and become a member.
Eligibility
- Candidates must be non-Japanese nationals, either 35 years old or younger as of January 1 of the nomination year, and must be affiliated with an organization in Asia.
- The research work must be undertaken by the candidate at his/her current or future organization.
Nomination
A member of the SBJ may submit one nomination.
The nomination package should include the following:
- Nomination form
- Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae and Research Plan

- Supplemental illustration (A4 size, one page) that outlines the nominee’s research.
Nomination materials will not be returned.
Nominations should be submitted to the Society Office () by March 16 (Fri.), 2012. The e-mail subject line should be “The DaSilva Award Nomination”.
Inquiries
For further information concerning the Prize program or nomination process, contact:
The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
Business Office
c/o Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
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