The Third Marie Sklodowska Curie Award (Japan)

To promote greater involvement of Japanese women in science, in 2021 the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland held the first “Marie Sklodowska Curie Award” commending researchers who aspire to be active on the global stage.

The Grand Prize winner will have the opportunity to visit Polish universities and research institutes and create networks with a variety of researchers. By receiving a first taste of the European R&D environment in Poland, the winner is expected to “make a leap forward” in their career prospects and expand their international outlook.

Award Information

• Grand Prize (one person)
  • Main Prize: A statue of Marie Sklodowska Curie from the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and a certificate from JST.
  • Prize pot: 1M yen
  • Sub Prize: Travel expenses (transportation and accommodation) to visit research institutes in Poland (Autumn of 2024).
• Inspiration Prize (two people)
  • Main Prize: Certificate from JST
  • Prize Money: 500K yen (each)

Eligibility Criteria

• Early career female researchers who have obtained a PhD within the last five years including postdoc (as of April 1, 2024), PhD students, and those who are equivalent to them.
  • Periods away from research due to life events, such as maternity leave, are excluded from this total.
• Any research discipline related to science and technology.
• Holding Japanese citizenship. Does not need to reside in Japan

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.

For more information, visit Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).