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Ehime University Biological Science Encouragement Award

 In 2048, Professor Satoshi Suzuki of the Center for Coastal and Estuarine Science at Ehime University donated funds to the Ehime University Young Researchers Support Fund to “encourage young researchers who are conducting original research in biological science-related fields”. The Ehime University Bioscience Encouragement Prize was established. In addition to a certificate and plaque, recipients will receive a research grant of 100,000 yen.

Application Details and Selection Results for FY2021

Details of Application for FY2021
Applications for the 2021 academic year have been closed.

target group

Individuals who are currently engaged in research in a biological science-related field in the broad sense of the term, who fall into one of the following categories, who are under 40 years old on March 31, 2022, and who are expected to develop as researchers in the future.
(1) Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral course at Ehime University’s graduate school (however, in the case of a classified system, only the latter half of the course is eligible).
(2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University. (Whether full-time or part-time.) (2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University.
(3) Those who have graduated (completed) from Ehime University and are currently employed by an organization outside the university.

Application Period

Thursday, June 10, 2010 – Friday, August 27, 2021 (must arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.)

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Selection Results for Fiscal Year 2021

As a result of rigorous screening by the Selection Committee, the winners of the 2021 awards have been selected as follows.

1. award winners

Center for Coastal Environmental Science, Ehime University
  Assistant Professor Yasutsugu Suzuki

Reasons for selection

 In the last five years, he has produced 11 original papers in English (9 with IF 5 or more), including 1 first author, 1 co-first author, and 1 co-principal author, which is an outstanding research achievement. In particular, the number of papers in the last two years is 6, and the group is very active. Regarding the research concept, the goal is to clarify the significance of endogenous viral sequences at the molecular, individual, and population levels by elucidating the mechanism by which the antiviral action of endogenous viral sequences in the mosquito genome suppresses the infection of viruses that adversely affect mosquito egg laying, which is original and high-level research. The company’s main business is the development of new products and services. Since they are actively engaged in international collaborative research, we can fully expect their international activities as well as the future development of their research.

Selection Committee Members

 Takuya Sugawara Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture
 Zako Tamotsu Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
 Motoi Kanekawa, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine

Application Details and Selection Results for 2020

Details of the Application for 2020
Applications for 2020 have been closed.

target group

Individuals who are currently engaged in research in a biological science-related field in the broad sense of the term, who fall into one of the following categories, who are under 40 years old on March 31, 2021, and who are expected to develop as researchers in the future.
(1) Those who are currently enrolled in the doctoral course of the graduate school of Ehime University.
(2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University. (Whether full-time or part-time.) (2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University.
(3) Those who have graduated (completed) from Ehime University and are currently employed by an organization outside the university.

Application Period

Thursday, June 11, 2020 – Friday, August 28, 2020 (must arrive by 5:00 p.m.)

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Selection Results for 2020

As a result of rigorous screening by the Selection Committee, we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 awards as follows.

1. award winners

 Ehime University Hospital
  Lecturer Yuta Yoshino

Reasons for selection

 Since 2016, he has published 12 original papers in English (4 of which have an IF of 4 or higher) in international journals, all as first author. He has an extremely outstanding research record and is highly regarded for his ability to carry out his work. The research concept is original and of a high level, elucidating the molecular mechanisms of mental disorders through a wide range of approaches using exosomes obtained from human samples, cultured cells and model animals, and postmortem brains. He has a strong track record of international collaborative research, including short-term overseas study abroad programs, and his research is highly promising for further development and international activities.

Selection Committee Members

 Haruhiko Osawa, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine
 Zako Tamotsu Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
 Eiji Ihara Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering (Engineering)
 KOBAYASHI Kyohei Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science

Application details and selection results for the 2028 fiscal year

Details of the Application for the 2028 fiscal year
Applications for the 2028 fiscal year have been closed.

target group

Individuals who are currently engaged in research in a biological science-related field in the broad sense of the term, who fall into one of the following categories, who are under 40 years old on March 31, 2020, and who are expected to develop as researchers in the future.
(1) Those who are currently enrolled in the doctoral course of the graduate school of Ehime University.
(2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University. (Whether full-time or part-time.) (2) Those who are currently employed at Ehime University.
(3) Those who have graduated (completed) from Ehime University and are currently employed by an organization outside the university.

Application Period

Thursday, June 13, 2010 – Friday, August 30, 2028 (must arrive no later than 5:00 p.m.)

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Selection Results for the 2028 fiscal year

After a rigorous screening process by the Selection Committee, the winners have been selected as follows.

1. award winners

 Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University
  Assistant Professor Yasunori Watanabe

Reasons for selection

 In the last 5 years, he has published 10 original papers in English, of which 3 were authored by the first author (1 in NatureCommun) and 2 by the co-first author (1 in Mol Cell), showing a satisfactory track record. In addition, he has immediately achieved results in joint research with his superior after his arrival at the University, and his ability to carry out research is highly evaluated.
 Regarding his research concept, he has taken up important issues that have the potential to approach all aspects of life phenomena by utilizing his specialized crystal structure determination techniques and unique achievements. In addition, the application to drug discovery is also expected, and the development of future research and international activities are fully anticipated.

Selection Committee Members

 Haruhiko Osawa, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine
 Zako Tamotsu Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering
 KOBAYASHI Kyohei Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
 Masaki Mogi, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine