Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize Grant

Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science
Amount: US $18,000
Last Updated: January 31, 2026

Summary

The Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize honors exceptional transdisciplinary research in ocean drilling, awarded annually to an early-career scientist within 15 years of their Ph.D. Funded by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Management International, this prestigious prize includes an $18,000 award, a custom engraved trophy, and recognition at AGU's annual meeting, fostering scientific collaboration and innovation in geosciences.

Overview

Recognizing Transdisciplinary Research in Ocean Drilling The Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize is given annually in recognition of outstanding, transdisciplinary research accomplishment in ocean drilling to an honoree within 15 years of receiving their Ph.D. The Taira Prize is generously funded by the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program Management International and is given in partnership between AGU and the Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU). It is presented at the AGU Fall Meeting. The prize was named after Dr. Asahiko Taira of Tokai University. Dr. Taira has more than 50 years of experience in geological research and previously served as an associate professor at Kochi University, a professor at the University of Tokyo, and president of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). His work has been published in more than 200 English and Japanese language publications. Honor Benefits Recipients receive the following: A $18,000 prizeA custom engraved awardRecognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedAn invitation to present a lecture at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedTwo tickets to attend the Honors Reception at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The nominee must be an early career or middle scientist within 15 years of receiving their Ph.D.Nominators/co-nominators are not required to be an active AGU member.