Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science – Japan (2009)

For its annual awards for science mentorship in 2009, Nature invites nominations of outstanding scientific mentors in Japan. Two prizes of ¥1.5 million will be awarded, one for a mid-career mentor and one for life-time achievement in mentoring.

Nominations are now open, with a closing date of 25 September 2009. The Awards will be presented on 1 December 2009 at a ceremony at the Residence of the UK Ambassador in Tokyo.

Full details of the awards, including the nomination forms, are available on the Nature Asia-Pacific website in English and Japanese .

Eligibility

• Nominees for an award may be working in any discipline within the natural sciences and engineering.
• Nominees should be resident in Japan at the time of the nomination.

Nomination

• Nominees may nominate themselves or be nominated by colleagues and ex-colleagues.
• Nominations for a candidate must include independent testimonials by at least three researchers mentored by their nominee, not all over the same period.
• Nominations will only be accepted as one complete package, which must include:
  1. Nomination package form: to be completed by the principal nominator
  2. Nomination forms: completed by at least three researchers mentored by their nominee, not all over the same period
  3. Nominee form: to be completed by the nominee, accompanied by a CV in English and Japanese
  4. Complete nomination packages should sent by email to mentor@natureasia.com.
• Nomination forms are available on available on the Nature Asia-Pacific website in English and Japanese .
• The closing date for nominations is 5:00 pm, Japan Standard Time, on Friday September 25, 2009.

Contact

If you have any queries, please contact mentor@natureasia.com..