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Call for Nominations: Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize
About the Taira Prize
The Asahiko Taira International Scientific Ocean Drilling Research Prize (the Taira 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.
The Taira Prize includes:
- An $18,000 prize
- A custom engraved award
- Recognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- An invitation to present a lecture at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
- Two tickets to the Honors Reception at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awarded
Nominations
Nominees must be active scientists who are within 15 years of receiving their Ph.D. and making an impact in the field of ocean drilling.
Nominees are evaluated on the following:
- The quality and impact of the nominee’s work on their field.
- The extent to which the nominee’s work reaches a broad or traditionally underrepresented audience.
- The originality/innovative nature of the nominee’s work.
A nomination package should contain:
- A statement of intent, highlighting the characteristics that make the nominee a good match for the Taira prize.
- A statement of the nominee's alignment to AGU values.
Please refer to the AGU Honor's webpage for specific details about the nomination process, nomination eligibility, and requirements. Nominations should be in compliance with all of AGU's Honors and Recognition Policies.
Nominations are due by March 2, 2026 and can be submitted using the AGU online submission system.