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[Call for Applications] Announcement of the 10th Morita Scientific Research Encouragement Award, 2007 (Application period has ended)

Announcement of Call for Applications for the 10th Annual Morita Scientific Research Encouragement Award, University Women's Association, 2007.

Application Guidelines for Award Candidates

【Effect】
This award was established in 1998 with funds bequeathed by the late Junko Morita, a chemistry educator, with the aim of encouraging research by female scientists specializing in natural sciences and fostering individuals who will contribute to the advancement of science.

【Subjects】
This program targets female scientists under the age of 40 (as of the application deadline) who have achieved outstanding research results in the field of natural science and are expected to contribute to the future development of science.

[Number of Awards Received]
Up to two recipients per year will be awarded a certificate and a prize of 500,000 yen.

【Documents to be submitted】
1. letter of recommendation
2. Resume (with photo attached)
3. List of Research Achievements
4. Up to 5 reprints of major papers, 3 copies each (photocopies are acceptable; reprints will not be returned).
5. A document outlining the research topic, its summary, and future prospects and aspirations (within 2 pages of A4 size).

[Application Deadline] November 30, 2007 (Friday) (Must arrive by this date)

[Address for sending documents and contact information]
Japan Association of University Women
101, 11-6 Samon-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0017
TEL 03-3358-2882
FAX 03-3358-2889