65th Toray Science and Technology Grants (2024)
Candidate Recommendation Form
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To: Toray Science Foundation
Recommendation Provider Details:
Full name:Signature:
Position:
Scientific Association Name:
Association Head:
Address and postal code:Tel.:

I am recommending the following individual as a candidate for the Toray Science andTechnology Grants.
Recommended Candidate
Full name:Date of Birth:
Position & Department:
Institution Name & Address:
Tel.:
Email Address:
Home Address and postal code:
Home Tel.:

Reasons for recommendation

Researchsubject

Proposed research grantamount:,000 yen

Please ensure the details provided on this form can be understood by researchers in variety of fields. If the candidate is part of a large
project, describe the candidate's position and the uniqueness of the individual's research. The information provided for sections 1 (Researchgoals) to 5 (Previous research results) must fit to on a total of three pages. Therefore, please adjust the space provided for each item, asnecessary, to ensure everything fits to on three pages.

1. Research goals
Specify the aims of the candidate's research, namely, the subject of this grant application. Cite research presentations if necessary. Also
describe what kinds of development and outcome can be expected as a result of this research.

Note: Please fill in this form, or print it out.
However, section 1 (Research goals) to the end must be filled out electronically (use a serif typeface such as Times New Roman and a font sizeof at least 10.5, with about 40 lines per page).

- 1 -2. Research plan
Please describe the candidate's research plan for the next three years or so, with regard to the research specified in section
1 (Research goals). Feel free to describe any subsequent long-term plans.

3. Importance of this research for related fields
Please specify what impact the planned research could have on research development worldwide.

- 2 -4. Major collaborators (not including students)
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
Position & Department:
Institution Name & Address:

5. Previous research results
Outline the development of the research theme chronologically, citing the candidate's published work. Please note thesignificance of findings that form the basis of the research goals and plans above.

- 3 -6. Specification of proposed grant use
Divide the proposed grant use into three expense categories: 1) Equipment, 2) Supplies, and 3) Other. Provide further details
for each of these expense types. Indicate the estimated total amount of expenses. If the total expenses are more than therequested grant amount, explain how the remaining funds will be covered. Describe the main equipments required asspecifically as possible.

7. Grants received from Ministries, independent funding agencies, foundations, etc., since 2022
Specify the name of each grant, along with the research subject and the direct expense amount. If the candidate is one ofmultiple research participants for any of the grants, please include the name of the principal researcher, the total amount of
the grant, and the amount allocated to the candidate.

Confirmed grants (including those for which the research period has ended)

Grants in the application stage- 4 -8. Candidate resume, research history, and awards- 5 -9. List of the candidate's major publications
・ For each paper please specify (all) the author name(s), title, publication (official abbreviation), volume, start and end pages,and year. If there is not enough space below, attach the list (A4 size paper). Please underline candidate name, and markcorresponding author(s) by #・ Number the papers and indicate the most representative ones (five or less) by adding an asterisk ( * ) before the numbers
concerned. Finally, attach the PDF file for each of representative papers. Write the corresponding list number on the coverof each PDF file.

- 6 -Handling of Personal Information Provided on this Recommendation Form
Toray Science Foundation

We will keep all personal information received strictly confidential in accordance with Japan's Act onthe Protection of Personal Information and will only use it for the purposes listed below. Personal
information provided on this form includes the individual's name, date of birth, address, affiliation,position, telephone number, research subject, recommending scientific association, research goals,
research plan, and the names, affiliations, and positions of the co-researchers.

1. For selection of the Toray Science and Technology Grant recipients and notification of the results
2. In the case of grant presentation, for notification of various procedures and information
concerning the presentation ceremony
3. For announcement of grant recipients (name, age, affiliation, position, research title, grant amount,recommending scientific association, research goals, research plan, as well as the names,affiliations, and positions of co-researchers)
4. For internal administration work related to Toray Science and Technology Grants
5. For sending information on science promotion projects sponsored by the Foundation
6. For sending our publications