The Inamori Foundation is a
private foundation known for its annual announcement of the
Kyoto Prize
The is Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement in the arts and sciences. It is given not only to those that are top representatives of their own respective fields, but to "those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, ...
, founded by
Kazuo Inamori
was a Japanese philanthropist, entrepreneur and the founder of Kyocera and KDDI. He was the chairman of Japan Airlines.
Inamori was elected as a member into the National Academy of Engineering in 2000 for innovation in ceramic materials ...
in 1984. It reflects "the lifelong beliefs of its founder that people have no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of humankind and society and that the future of humanity can be assured only when there is a balance between scientific development and the enrichment of the human spirit."
It has an
endowment of 114.5 billion
yen
The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States dollar (US$) and the euro. It is also widely used as a third reserve currency after the US dollar and the ...
as of March 31, 2019.
The honorary president of the foundation is
Princess Takamado.
Research grants
In addition to awarding the Kyoto Prize, the foundation is also responsible for giving out research grants and fellowships.
See also
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Kyoto Prize
The is Japan's highest private award for lifetime achievement in the arts and sciences. It is given not only to those that are top representatives of their own respective fields, but to "those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, ...
References
External links
Inamori FoundationInamori Ethics Prize
Foundations based in Japan
1984 establishments in Japan
Organizations established in 1984
Organizations based in Kyoto Prefecture
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