The Society for Biotechnology, Japan is now accepting nominations for 2010 Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize.  The deadline for nominations is March 12 (Fri), 2010.

Past Recipients: 2002-2009

Purpose of the Award

The Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize stimulates research and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of biotechnology by young scientists in Asia other than Japan.
 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must be actively engaged in research in the field of biotechnology as a staff of a private or governmental organization in Asian countries other than Japan, and must have their research work published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering in the past 5 years. The candidate must be 45 years old or younger as of January 1, 2010.

Selection

One recipient shall be granted annually by the board committee of the Society, upon the recommendation of the prize selection committee.

Prize

The prize laureate shall be presented with a certificate and a plaque during the Annual Meeting at Phoenix Seagaia Resort  in  Miyazaki, Japan from  October 27 to 29, 2010, where the laureate delivers the Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize Lecture. Travel expenses to the Meeting shall be borne by the Society. 

Nominations

A member of the Society for Biotechnology, Japan may submit one nomination. Nominations must be received by March 12 (Fri.), 2010. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must consist of the following:

  • Nomination form containing a description of scientific accomplishments on which the nomination is based.
  • Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
  • Reprints/Copies of 5 major publications including at least one article published in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering (JBB).


Nomination materials will not be returned.

How to Submit Nominations      

To expedite the nomination procedure, first e-mail the completed Nomination Form (MS Word) to the Society Business Office ().
All the prize nomination materials (Nomination Form, CV, and reprints) should be submitted to the address below via airmail.

Committee on Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize
The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
c/o Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
 

Inquiries

For further information concerning the Prize program or nomination process, contact:

Committee on Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize
The Society for Biotechnology, Japan
c/o Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University
2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
E-mail:
Phone: +81-6-6876-2731
Fax: +81-6-6879-2034