Associate Professor Kiyoshi Miyata from the Faculty of Science has been selected for the 2025 Asian Young Scientist Fellowship

On September 5, 2025, Asian Young Scientist Fellowship (AYSF) officially announced the new cohort of twelve AYS Fellows as the fellowship recipients in the 2025 selection round.  These accomplished early-career scientists from across Asia have been chosen for their exceptional scientific contributions and potential in their respective fields.

Associate Professor Kiyoshi Miyata from Kyushu University’s Faculty of Science was awarded the fellowship for his research in photophysics, material science, laser spectroscopy, molecular science, and optoelectronics.

In a statement, the AYSF Committee “acknowledges Miyata’s contribution to the understanding of the photo-excited carrier dynamics in hybrid perovskites and would like to support his exploration in the direction of ultrafast spectroscopy for chemical reactions.”

This year's AYS Fellows are all within 7 to 10 years of completing their doctorates. They are at a critical starting point in their independent research careers, a golden period for scientists to develop creative ideas and pioneer new directions.

Miyata states, “It is my great honor to be selected as an Asian Young Scientist Fellow 2025. I am truly grateful to the selection committee for this recognition and to my mentors, colleagues, and students who have continuously supported and inspired my research. This fellowship encourages me to further pursue my studies in materials science and photochemistry and to deepen collaborations with the broader scientific community in Asia and beyond. I look forward to contributing to the advancement of science through this valuable opportunity,”

The Asian Young Scientist Fellowship will hold the 2025 AYSF Annual Conference on October 23, 2025, at the University of Hong Kong. The new cohort of twelve 2025 AYS Fellows will gather together at the conference to showcase their research work and innovative ideas. The conference aims to highlight the achievements of young scientists in the Asian region and to promote interdisciplinary and international exchanges to stimulate innovation and collaboration.

You can learn more about 2025 AYS Fellows and their award citation here:
https://www.aysfellowship.org/2025-aysfellows

About AYSF

The Asian Young Scientist Fellowship (AYSF) is a privately funded research fellowship in the Asian region. It aims to encourage and support young scientists in Asia to carry out creative and transformative research.

The AYSF annually selects 12 early-career researchers in fundamental science disciplines: 1) Life Sciences, 2) Physical Sciences, and 3) Mathematics and Computer Science. Each fellow receives 100,000 USD over two years to support their research, along with benefits from participating in the AYSF annual conference, academic activities, and access to a network of young scientists across Asia and globally. 

The selection process is based on nomination. Eligible candidates must be within 10 years of completing their terminal degree (Ph.D./MD) and hold a full-time academic position in Asia, currently covering China (mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan), India, Japan, Korea, and Singapore. Nominated candidates are required to submit a complete application for review. The Selection Committee, consisting of esteemed scientists from Asia and around the world, conducts a comprehensive review to assess the candidate’s past research achievements and future research potential.

Reference Links:

• About AYSF: https://www.aysfellowship.org/about
• About Eligibility and Selection Process: https://www.aysfellowship.org/selection-process
• About the AYSF Annual Conference 2025: https://www.aysfellowship.org/2025-aysf-annual-conference
• About Asian Young Scientist Webinar: https://www.aysfellowship.org/ayswebinar