Yoshinori Ohsumi Award for Fundamental Research
Overview
The fund is designed to provide financial support for young researchers engaged in fundamental research that requires a long-term perspective.
Background of Yoshinori Ohsumi Fund and This Grant
After Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016, a fund was set up in his name to broaden the base of researchers and to foster talented individuals who will serve as a foundation for Japan in the future. For example, the fund provides for students in need of financial help who wish to study at the Institute, and promotes support for young researchers engaged in fundamental research that requires a long-term
FY2023 Application guideline【Internal】
FY2022 Grant Recipients
FY2022 was the fifth year of the grant, in which three researchers were selected as recipients.
| Affiliation | Title | Name | Research topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Physics, School of Science |
Assistant Professor |
Shinichi NISHIHAYA |
Quantum spin transport phenomena explored in magnetic Weyl semimetal films and heterointerfaces |
| Department of Life Science and Technology, School of Life Science and Technology |
Assistant Professor |
Hidehiro ITO |
Understanding the biological significance of rare earth enzymes |
(Front row from left:） Assistant Professor Hidehiro Ito, Honorary Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi, President Kazuya Masu, Assistant Professor Shinichi Nishihaya（Back row from left:） Director of Research Promotion Eiji Tamai, Vice President for Public Engagement Shigeru Hioki, Executive Vice President for Research Osamu Watanabe, Vice President for Research Development Kaoru Kuwata, Professor of Institute of Innovative Research Toru Hisabori
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