The 4th Marie Sklodowska Curie Award (Japan)

Award Information

• Grand Prize (for one person)
  • Main Prize: Statue of Marie Sklodowska Curie from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and Award certificate from JST
  • Prize pot: 1M Japanese Yen
  • Sub Prize: Travel expenses (transportation and accommodation) to visit research institutes in Poland (Autumn of 2025)
• Inspiration Prize (for two people)
  • Main Prize: Award certificate from JST
  • Prize pot: 500K Japanese Yen (each)

Eligibility Criteria

• Early career female researchers who have obtained a PhD within the last five years including postdoc (as of April 1, 2025), PhD students, and those who are equivalent to them.
• Any research discipline related to science and technology.
• Holding Japanese citizenship. Does not need to reside in Japan

Selection Process

• Awardees will be selected by a committee of external experts.
  • Document screening
    • Two recommendation letters are required.
    • Recommendation letters from overseas are welcome, too.
  • Online interviews in English
    • Only those who have passed the document screening will be notified of the interview schedule.

Selection Criteria

• The Committee will evaluate the applicant’s achievements to date, their potential (room for growth) as a researcher, and future expectations
• The Committee will evaluate the applicant’s desire to engage in joint research with foreign researchers (European, etc.) and international cooperation
• In light of the great accomplishments of Marie Sklodowska Curie, the applicant’s will to contribute to humanity will also be considered

Requirements

• The researcher may apply themselves or an application may be made on their behalf. If the application is made on their behalf, the female researcher must agree to this.
• Female researchers (including post-docs) who have obtained a PhD within the last five years as of April 1, 2025, graduate students (PhD students), and researchers in equivalent positions are eligible.
• Any research discipline related to science and technology
• Nationality: Japanese (regardless of current place of residence)

For more information, visit JST.