The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) has issued the above-mentioned notice, which we would like to share with you below.
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The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Japan, has begun accepting applications for the 5th "Winged Women Researchers Award (Maria Skłodowska-Curie Prize)," which recognizes young female researchers who are expected to play an active role internationally. We encourage you to apply.
[Application requirements]
Female researchers (including postdocs), graduate students (doctoral program), and those equivalent to those who have obtained a doctoral degree within approximately five years as of April 1, 2026.
*This takes into account periods of inactivity due to life events, etc.
This covers a wide range of research fields related to science and technology.
Nationality: Japan
Residence: Not specified
[Award details]
○ Grand Prize (1 winner)
Prize money: 100 yen
Supplementary prize: Expenses for travel to Poland and stay for visits to research institutions, etc.
(The stay will be about two weeks. Travel is planned for autumn 2026.)
○ Encouragement Award (2 recipients)
Prize money: 50 yen
[Recruitment period]
From Wednesday, October 1, 2025 to Wednesday, December 10, 2025, until noon Japan time.
【Detail】
Please refer to the application guidelines and other information posted on the website.
https://www.jst.go.jp/diversity/researcher/mscaward/
【Contact Us】
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Human Resources Department, Diversity Promotion Office
diligence[at]jst.go.jp
