Establishing new award for young researchers to improve competitiveness Science and Technology Minister 17th July 14:29
Minister for Science and Technology Takemoto will create a new award at the press conference after the cabinet meeting for young researchers who conduct advanced research in order to promote technological innovation and improve Japan's competitiveness. Announced.
Among them, the Minister of Science and Technology Takemoto said, "The power of science and technology is indispensable for solving social problems such as the new coronavirus, but the current situation is that the treatment of young researchers is very poor. There should be a certain environment”, and announced that it will create a new award for young researchers who conduct advanced research.
According to the Cabinet Office, the first commendation will be given within this year, and the award recipients will be considered with priority given to subsidies from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.