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The Japan Prize Foundation · Science prize · usually Jan · next expected Jan 2027

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Christopher FieldDirector, Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University · Biological Production, Ecology/Environment2022Source ↗
Drew WeissmanProfessor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · Materials and Production2022Source ↗
Katalin KarikóSenior Vice President, BioNTech SE; Adjunct Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania · Materials and Production2022Source ↗
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Two annual prizes for original and outstanding achievements in science and technology that advance knowledge and serve humanity, in fields that rotate each year.

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New winnersSep 25, 2026Editions 2021 to 2026 loaded with 18 winners; the 2026 edition named Cynthia Dwork and 2 others.
Award addedSep 25, 2026Now tracked: Two annual prizes for original and outstanding achievements in science and technology that advance knowledge and serve humanity, in fields that rotate each year.