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.

Selections are made by the JSPS Ikushi Prize Selection Committee established within JSPS. In making its selections, the Committee takes into consideration the results of a preliminary review of the nominees conducted by JSPS’s Research Center for Science Systems.

One of the Awardees of the Sixth (FY2015) JSPS Ikushi Prize belongs to and was nominated by the RNA Society of Japan.

YOKOSHI Moe
Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University
Elucidation of the Physiological Role of Ataxin-2, a Neurodegeneration-associated Protein in RNA Metabolism

YOKOSHI Moe (left), her supervisor KAWAHARA Yukio (middle) and General Affairs Secretary KUROYANAGI Hidehito (right).

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JSPS Ikushi Prize Top
Sixth (FY2015) JSPS Ikushi Prize Awardees

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