JPS Award for Academic Papers on Physics

The JPS has established the Award for Academic Papers on Physics in order to recognize and praise the achievement of researchers who have made important contributions towards the progress of physics. Papers, excluding revue articles, published in the JPSJ or Progress of Theoretical Physics・ along with the latter's supplement issues, within 5 years from the June previous to the award year. A maximum of five awards are given in a year, while there may be a year in which there are no recipients of the award. 

Award for the Encouragement of Young Physicists

The JPS has established this award in order to encourage young researchers in their research work and further enliven the physics community. Recipients are selected from each of the sub-disciplines, for their activities including lectures at academic meetings, journal articles and degree theses. The recipient must be a member of the JPS. Some 50 awards are given every year.