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Ikeda Rika Prize 2021

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Science Castle Research Fund Ikeda Rika Prize" to support both junior and senior researchers and young researchers

Ikeda Rika Corporationis a trading company of scientific instruments that specializes in providing researchers at universities and companies with the optimal research environment based on the latest technical information. With the philosophy of "contributing to society through businesses that support the development of science and technology," we have supported many researchers and are celebrating our 90th anniversary.

And now, to support the research activities of junior and senior high school students as well, we are pleased to announce the new Ikeda Rika Award for Science Castle Research Fund. In addition to providing research funds and a venue for presentation of research results, the award also provides a "Ikeda Rika Bridge Fellow," who is certified by Ikeda Rika and recruited from young researchers nationwide, to serve as a research coach for junior and senior high school students. Through this initiative, Ikeda Rika hopes not only to promote research activities among junior and senior high school students, but also to provide an opportunity for young researchers to explore new careers. The future of research depends on you, our junior and senior high school student researchers. We are sincerely looking forward to meeting you.

Application Theme

Wide range of applications from all fields of natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, geology, etc.)

Summary

Subject of application Junior high school students, high school students, and technical college students (3rd year and below) who conduct research activities
Usage Expenses required for research and development (materials, parts, equipment, transportation, etc., excluding food and beverage expenses). However, food and beverage expenses are excluded.)
Research Period July - December 2021

Grant Details and Number of Grants Available

Grant details 50,000 research grant, research mentoring by Ikeda Rika Bridge Fellows (young researchers)
Number of adoptions a small number

Application Requirements

  • The junior high school student or high school or college of technology student who is applying must take the initiative in applying.
  • Have the consent of the parent or guardian or the school to which the student belongs
  • Be able to provide information (including contact information) that must be provided on the application form.
  • To present research results at Science Castle 2021 (to be held in December 2021)
  • The applicant agrees that his/her information, research content and results (including personal information such as the applicant's name, age, school affiliation, and photograph) may be published on websites, publications, SNS, and any other media operated by RIVANESS and Ikeda Rika Co.
  • A youtube channel operated by Ikeda Rika Co.Ikeda OnlineTo be willing to cooperate in appearing in or filming

Timeline

Application period April - May 20, 2021 (Thursday)
Application Deadline Thursday, May 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Interview period It will be conducted online during June 2021. Applicants for interviews will be contacted by the secretariat around the end of May.
Announcement of adoption July 2021
Time of payment of research expenses August 31, 2021 (scheduled)
Research Period July - December 2021
presentation of results Within the Science Castle, a conference for middle and high school students (to be held in December 2021)

Application Process

Confirmation of Terms and Conditions and Application Guidelines

Please review the terms and conditions and application guidelines and consult with us if you have any questions about the content.
interpoint (interword separation) Science Castle Research Fund Ikeda Rika Award Terms and Conditions

Register for a LIVERNESS ID

All middle and high school students who wish to apply are required to register all members of the team, whether they are representatives or not, with their RIBANES ID. The Research Grant Entry screen will appear after you log in to your RIBANES ID, so please register with your RIBANES ID.
Register for a LIVERNESS ID

Preparation of Consent Form

If this is part of a school activity, please prepare a consent form for school teachers (for schools); otherwise, please prepare a consent form for the person responsible for the protection of all team members (for individuals). Please download the model of the consent form below.
Science Castle Research Grant Agreement (for schools and individuals)
Please upload the scanned data of the completed and sealed documents from the application form, and send the original documents to the Science Castle Research Funding Office.

Mailing addressTo: Education Development Division, Riverness Corporation, Science Castle Research Fund Ikeda Rika Prize Contact
Iidabashi Miyuki Building 5F, 1-4 Shimomiyaibicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0822, Japan

Application Procedure

Please click on the following icon in your LIBANES ID and click on the "New Application" button to complete the application form.


REVANES ID (Research Grant Application Page)

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Research Themes Name of Representative school's name
Improving the carbon fixation function of forest ecosystems using biochar Sung, Jia Le Asano Junior and Senior High School
Method construction for sensitive detection of viral genes in the environment Koshiro Yoshioka Kinran Senri High School
Audio analysis of Liw sway behavior of sand lampreys in mud. Rika Sakamoto Tottori Nishi High School

Science Castle Research Funding Now Open for Applications

There are no Science Castle research funds available at this time.