The 5th Application Guidelines

Daisetz T. Suzuki and Kitaro Nishida, both graduates of Kanazawa University (formerly known as the Fourth High School), left behind world-class achievements in the realm of philosophy, thought and religion. In tribute to these two great scholars, the Kanazawa University International Award (the “KUI Award”) has been founded to honor scholars or researchers making internationally outstanding achievements in the realm of philosophy, thought and religion. The “KUI Award” aims to facilitate international cooperation and the further advancement of academic research in the world through Kanazawa University as a global academic and research institution. The Kanazawa University International Award Committee (the “KUI Award Committee” or “Committee”) is therefore seeking nominees for the 5th KUI Award as follows.

1. Academic areas

Philosophy, thought and religion

2. Content of the award

Award certificate and award plaque, accompanied by prize money of five million yen

3. Number of winners

One

4. Eligible nominees

Scholars or researchers who have made internationally distinguished achievements in the realm of philosophy, thought or religion

5. Nomination period

Wednesday, November, 15, 2023 – Tuesday, April, 30, 2024

6. Schedule for selection and the award ceremony

1. Selection of award winner : Early September, 2024
2. Award ceremony : Tuesday, November, 19, 2024

 [Note] The awardee should attend the award ceremony and deliver a memorial lecture.

7. Required documents (by recommendation only)

1. Requisite documents : Letter of nomination〔include statement of reasons〕(in the prescribed form), personal resume, list of achievements
2. Place of submission : KUI Award Executive Office (by post or e-mail)

8. Selection procedures

1. The KUI Award Judging Panel (the “Panel”) shall be established and evaluate candidates
2. Based on the evaluation by the Panel, the KUI Award Committee shall decide the award winner.

9. Members of the KUI Award Committee

Takashi Wada, President, Kanazawa University
Mitsuru Usui, Director, Juzen Memorial Hospital (Medical Corporation Meitokukai)
Tatsuhiro Shiokawa, Vice President/Trustee/Secretary General, Kanazawa University
Makio Takemura, Former President of Toyo University
Hiroshi Yamamoto, President, Komatsu University
Sensho Kimura, Director D.T.SUZUKI MUSEUM
Hiroshi Asami, Director, Ishikawa NISHIDA KITARO Museum of Philosophy
Kaname Miura, Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Human and Social Sciences, Kanazawa University
Masahide Mori, Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Human and Social Sciences, Kanazawa University

10. Sending address and Contact

KUI Award Executive Office (Kanazawa University General Affairs Department)
Address : Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan
E-mail : award@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp
Telephone : +81-76-264-5111 (From within Japan 076-264-5111)
Facsimile : +81-76-234-4010 (From within Japan 076-234-4010)

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