Nikkei BP has launched the 'Student AI Leaders Award' for graduate, undergraduate, and college students utilizing AI in research. Applications run June 5 to July 31, 2026, with up to 500,000 yen awarded to top winners.
Nikkei BP has opened entries for the 'Student AI Leaders Award' from June 5 to July 31, 2026. The award recognizes graduate, undergraduate, and technical college students utilizing AI in their studies and research. The categories are Natural Sciences and Social Sciences. Evaluation criteria include AI creativity, social impact, contribution to research, and critical understanding of AI. Grand prize winners receive 500,000 yen, and runner-ups receive 200,000 yen. The final selection and ceremony will occur on September 29, 2026, at Tokyo International Forum during Nikkei XTECH NEXT TOKYO 2026.
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Who is eligible to apply for the Student AI Leaders Award?
Students enrolled in graduate schools, universities, and technical colleges are eligible.
What is the application period?
The application period is from June 5, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
What are the award categories and prizes?
There are Natural Sciences and Social Sciences divisions, with 500,000 JPY for the Grand Prize and 200,000 JPY for the Excellence Prize in each.
When and where will the final selection and award ceremony be held?
It will be held on September 29, 2026, at the Tokyo International Forum, inside the Nikkei XTECH NEXT TOKYO 2026 venue.
What are the evaluation criteria for the awards?
The criteria include the originality of AI usage, social impact, contribution to research/learning, and critical understanding of AI (ethics/limitations).