Akari Takayama,Doctoral Student of Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University was chosen for the third IKUSHI Prize by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). The presentation ceremony will be held at the Japan Academy Hall on March 4, 2013.

In 2009, JSPS received an endowment from Emperor Akihito on the 20th year of his reign. Amidst a severe economic environment in Japanese society, His Majesty’s desire was to encourage and support young scientists who are working diligently to advance their studies and research. In deference to his wishes, JSPS established the Ikushi Prize program and placed it into operation in FY 2010. It functions to formally recognize outstanding doctoral students who can be expected to contribute to Japan’s future scientific advancement.

About JSPS IKUSHI Prize

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Research Cooperation Division, Tohoku University

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Professor Takashi Takahashi

Department of Physics

Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University

TEL: +81-22-795-6417