International
January 31, 2025
December 20, 2024
￥50,000,000 YEN
This award honours scientists and researchers worldwide who are recognized for having contributed significantly to the peace and prosperity of humankind through their original and outstanding achievements that have greatly advanced the progress of science and technology.
The Japan Prize Official Nominators are selected by the Foundation among scientists from all over the world.
There will be no distinction made as to nationality, race, sex or gender.; Only living persons are eligible to receive the prize.
The nomination and selection process takes almost one year from the time that the fields are decided. Every January, The winners of that year’s Japan Prize are announced. The Presentation Ceremony is held in mid-April in Tokyo.
Two fields are decided annually
Certificates of merit Prize medals
