On January 24, 2023, Dr. Karl Deisseroth, the 2018 Kyoto Prize laureate in Advanced Technology, was selected as a recipient of the “Japan Prize” in Life Sciences. Many congratulations on this prestigious recognition!
3S is the abbreviation for “Seiwa Scholars Society,” which consists of the past and current Inamori Research Grant recipients. The 3S has evolved since 1997 with the hope that the interactions among the various specialties of the 3S members can lead to the further development of the research of their own. In the series “Visiting...
The Inamori Foundation received the 2022 Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award.
The Kyoto University-Inamori Foundation Joint Kyoto Prize Symposium (KUIP) is held in the hope that the Kyoto Prize will be widely known and interest in the subject fields and laureates will grow. Since 2014, the symposium has been held annually with a theme of social interest, providing the public with an opportunity to experience the...
This year, due to the concerns about COVID-19, we have decided to cancel the Presentation Ceremony and related events. Instead, the same as last year, the Commemorative Lectures and introductory videos will be available online on the 2022 Kyoto Prize Special Website!
In the series “Visiting 3S Researchers,” we interview researchers in 3S who are very active in a variety of fields. The eighth interview is with Dr. Eiji Yuba (2019 Inamori Research Grant Recipient) from the Osaka Metropolitan University.
In this installment of the series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Peter Raymond Grant and Dr. Barbara Rosemary Grant, the 2009 Kyoto Prize laureates in the Basic Science category.
The Advisory Board Meeting of the Inamori Research Institute for Science (InaRIS) Fellowship Program was held at the Inamori Foundation in Kyoto, on October 4. There the committee members and the fellows had a discussion over their research themes. The InaRIS Fellowship Program was established in 2019 to encourage researchers to pursue their curiosity...
Dr. Bruno Latour, who received the 2021 Kyoto Prize in Arts and Philosophy passed away at the age of 75.
“INAMORI Music Day 2022” is a series of events which creates opportunities for everyone to enjoy music, presented by the Inamori Foundation cooperating with the City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra.
On September 12, 2022, Dr. Nussbaum and Dr. Langer were selected as the recipients of the Balzan Prize. Many congratulations on this prestigious recognition!
The Inamori Foundation announced the launch of “INAMORI Music Day,” a program to promote culture and art, working together with the City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra and featured artists.