1. Eligibility
Candidates should be individuals who made outstanding contributions to research in the field of Solid Earth Sciences. They should be internationally recognized in various related fields to Solid Earth Sciences and currently active at the forefront of the field.
2. Number of Recipients
In principle, one recipient will be selected annually.
3. Nomination Guidelines
(1) Candidates do not have to be JpGU members, but they must be nominated by JpGU members. The nominators must confirm in advance that the candidate is willing to accept the award.
(2) Required documents (in Japanese or English, or a combination):
•Name and contact details of candidates (affiliation, address, phone number, email)
•Career summary and list of honors
•Full list of reviewed publications and a supplement highlighting the five most significant works
•Statement of recommendation (maximum 4 pages, A4 size)
•Three letters of support (approx. one A4 page). The supporting letters can be written by both JpGU members and non-members.
•Signed confirmations of ethical compliance from the candidates, the nominators, and the supporting letter writers
Prescribed formats for the confirmations are available (English/Japanese) for candidates, nominators and supporting letter writers .
*Please handwrite the signature the name field on the confirmation form.
Prescribed formats for the confirmations are available (English/Japanese) for candidates, nominators and supporting letter writers .
Format for the nominators, and supporting letter writers | English Format / Japanese Format |
Format for the candidate | English Format / Japanese Format |
(3) Please note that the following individuals are not eligible to be candidates, nominators, or supporting letter writers.
•Members of the award selection committee
•President of the Solid Earth Science Section and their collaborators who have commented on the award selection committee
(4) All nomination documents must be submitted by email as a single PDF file to the Office for the Wadati Award (wadatiaward_office[at]jpgu.org) during the nomination period.
Important: If you do not receive email confirmation within one week of submission, please contact the office. Nominations without confirmation will be considered invalid.
4. Selection Committee
The selection committee will consist of members appointed by the JpGU president. The list of committee members will be kept private during the review phase. After the term of all committee members has ended, the list of committee members will be open.5. Award Presentation
The recipient will receive a certificate and a medal at the award ceremony.6. Nomination Deadline
Noon, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (JST)7. Submission Contact
wadatiaward_office[at]jpgu.orgPlease note that inquiries regarding the evaluation process will not be answered.
8. Regulations
• Wadati Award Regulations (in Japanese)• Wadati Award Selection Committee Regulations (in Japanese)