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4th Kobayashi Foundation Award for Cancer Research

4th Kobayashi Foundation Award for Cancer Research

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Originally, the Kobayashi Foundation Award had been conducted jointly with the Asian Clinical Oncology Society from the first (2010) to third (2014) awards. However from the 4th Award (2016), it will be extended more widely and planning the next two categories, one is for cancer researchers who created distinguished research achievements in the field of cancer chemotherapy and another is for the healthcare professionals or medical doctor teams who made remarkable contributions in the field of cancer chemotherapy.

Two different application guidelines and forms, one award is for the researchers (Part 1) and another two awards are for the healthcare professionals or medical teams(Part 2)

Details of the awards are as follows: 

(Part 1: Award for the Researchers)

 1. Purpose

The Kobayashi Foundation Award will be given to:

The researchers who created distinguished research achievements in the field of cancer chemotherapy in Asian countries other than Japan.

 2. How to Apply

Download the application form from the website of Kobayashi Foundation for Cancer Research or the website of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society and fill out the form in English, with the recommendation from your institutional leader. Send the application form in PDF format to Kobayashi Foundation by e-mail.

Every applicant should use a suitable application form. The researchers who will apply for the award should fill out the application form "Part 1: Award for the Researchers.

3. Application Period

From August 1st to October 31st, 2015

4. Selection Process

The award winners will be selected by members of the selection committee composed of cancer chemotherapy experts of Kobayashi Foundation.

5. Award and Prize

One researcher selected from all applicants who created distinguished research achievements in the field of cancer chemotherapy can obtain the award with the prize money of 1,000,000 yen.

6. Result Announcement

The result will be announced on the website of the Kobayashi Foundation in early February, 2016. Also the result will be given to the applicants individually.

7. Award Ceremony

The ceremony of the 4th Kobayashi Foundation Award will be held at Tokyo in June, 2016.

8. Contact

Kobayashi Foundation for Cancer Research

Email: info@kficc.or.jp

(Part 2 : Award for the healthcare professionals or medical teams)

 1. Purpose

The Kobayashi Foundation Award will be given to the healthcare professionals or medical teams (e.g. medical doctors, nurses, pharmacists, medical educators, etc.) who made remarkable contributions in the field of cancer chemotherapy in their own countries.

 2. How to Apply

Download the application form from the website of Kobayashi Foundation for Cancer Research (Kobayashi Foundation or the website of the Asian Clinical Oncology Society and fill out the form in English, with the recommendation from your institutional leader. Send the application form in PDF format to Kobayashi Foundation by e-mail 

Every applicant should use a suitable application form. The healthcare professionals or medical teams should fill out the application form"Part 2:-Award for the healthcare professionals or medical teams”.

3. Application Period

From August 1st to October 31st, 2015

4. Selection Process

The award winners will be selected by members of the selection committee composed of cancer chemotherapy experts of Kobayashi Foundation.

5. Award and Prize

Two healthcare professionals or medical teams selected from all applicants who made remarkable social contributions in the field of cancer chemotherapy can obtain the award with the prize money of 500,000 yen each.

6. Result Announcement

The result will be announced on the website of the Kobayashi Foundation in early February, 2016. Also the result will be given to the applicants individually.

7. Award Ceremony

The ceremony of the 4th Kobayashi Foundation Award will be held at Tokyo in June, 2016.

8. Contact

Kobayashi Foundation for Cancer Research

Website -  http://kficc.or.jp and  http://www.asia-acos.org

Email: info@kficc.or.jp