The Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature Awards
ぜんこくだいがくこくごこくぶんがくかいしょう
Collective term for the society awards presented by the Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature. Includes multiple awards targeting books by young researchers, papers published in institutional journals, and research presentations.
- Established
- 1956
- Organizer
- Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Announcement Period
- around June
- Status
- Active
Description
Award system conducted by the Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature (established 1956). Main awards include the "Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature Award (targeting researchers up to age 45, principally awarded to authors of books)," "Literature and Linguistics Award (awarded to outstanding papers by young members published in the journal 'Literature and Linguistics')," "Research Presentation Encouragement Award," and others, which are reviewed and conferred by selection committees within the society. Award winners are announced at society conferences, in society journals, on the society website, and elsewhere.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature Award, Literature and Linguistics Award, Research Presentation Encouragement Award, etc. (Details of each award according to society announcements)
- Certificate
- Commemorative item
- Announcement and publication in society journal or website
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate Selection (Recommendation/Nomination) | Candidates selected by the society's executive committee and selection committee | — | Candidates and nominated works are compiled within the society (see society website) |
| Review (Selection Committee) | Written and discussion review by the society's selection committee members (experts in specialized fields) | — | Selection results announced at society conferences or via secretariat notifications, society journal, and website |
| Awarding (Final Decision and Presentation) | Based on final decision by board of directors or selection committee | — | Presentation at society conference and announcement in society journal or society website |
Criteria
- Originality and academic contribution of the research
- Degree of completion and validity of methodology in the research
- Contribution to target fields (Japanese linguistics, Japanese literature, Japanese language education)
- Quality of publication/presentation (papers published in institutional journals, etc.)
- (Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature Award) eligibility such as age limit (45 or younger)
Application Tips
Dos
- 募集要項（年齢制限、会員要件、対象（著書・論文・発表））を事前に確認する
- 応募・推薦書類に研究の位置づけと独創性を明確に記載する
- 機関誌掲載が条件の賞の場合、掲載履歴や査読状況を整理する
- 学会への所属・発表実績を整えておくと審査時に有利
Don''ts
- 年齢や会員資格など応募資格を満たさないまま応募する
- 出典・引用が不明瞭なまま提出する
- 所定の応募フォーマットや締切を守らない
From Judges
- 独創性と研究の明確な主張を重視する
- 方法論の妥当性と先行研究との関係を明示すること
- 若手向けの賞では将来性や発展可能性も評価される
Related Awards
- Association for the Study of Japanese Language and Literature Award
- Literature and Linguistics Award
- Research Presentation Encouragement Award