The Toshihiko Tokizane Memorial Award for Excellent Graduate Study in Neuroscience from The Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS) recognizes excellent graduate studies in the field of neuroscience or brain science. The Award aims to encourage young researchers and promote further development of research in the field.
Applications are open to researchers who are enrolled in a doctoral course or have received their doctoral degree within the past 2 years. The study proposed for the award should be the one related to neuro/brain science and pursued during the applicant’s doctoral program.
The Award consists of a certificate and a supplementary prize of 100,000 yen (research fund) for each awardee.
Applications close on February 20, 2026.