Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ) has announced the creation of the Nagamori Awards in an effort to recognize young inventors for creative, innovative problem solving solutions.

The company announced that the Nagamori Awards are open to Research and Development engineers at the entry level to middle-level from Universities, public organizations or private companies. Those engineers who demonstrate documented research and development of motors, actuators, power generators and associated technologies are eligible for consideration.

Applicants must be entry to middle-level Research and Development engineers who are members of a university faculty, public organization, or private company located anywhere in the world. An applicant must be recommended for the Award by their academic circle or their company supervisor. The application period opens on, and all the applications must be received by January 31, 2015.

The Nagamori Award, which is a monetary reward, will be granted to 3-5 people annually. The Grand Nagamori Award recipient will be announced at the commendation ceremony scheduled for August 30, 2015 in Kyoto, Japan.
For more information about the Nagamori Award and to request an application, contact Nagamori Awards Secretariat Corporate Planning Department either by phone at +75-935-6130 or via e-mail, n.awards@nidec.com.

About Nidec Corporation

Nidec, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a global manufacturer of electric motors and drives used in commercial and industrial machines, automobiles, home appliances, office equipment and information technology.