The Society of Biotechnology, Japan (SBJ) invites nominations for the Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize and the DaSilva Award for 2026. These awards are granted yearly to honor young scientists in Asia (other than Japan).

The Young Asian Biotechnologist Prize stimulates research and honors outstanding accomplishments in the field of biotechnology. The DaSilva Award honors a young researcher who shows promise of outstanding achievements in the field of microbial biotechnology.
Nominations must be received by March 13 (Fri), 2026.

Beginning this fiscal year, the age limit for these awards has been relaxed in consideration of life events. 
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