Research Grant
The funds are provided to assist original and challenging international research which meets social as well as academic demands in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Outline/Application
Research Grant Application Guidelines (2025) Areas: Humanities and Social Sciences
Research Grant (2025) Recruitment has been closed. Next recruitment is planned to start at April 2026.
- Number of Grant RecipientsMaximum 30 students and researchers
- Amount of GrantsMaximum amount of grant per student/researcher is 800,000 yen.
The amount of each grant will be assessed by the content of research plan and the rationality of its budget. - Application period9:00 a.m. on April 1 (Tue) ~ 5:30 p.m. on May 12 (Mon), 2025
- Screening MethodCareful and fair screening will be conducted by the screening committee in mid-July, 2026.
- Notice of the resultThe results will be informed the applicants by e-mail by the beginning of August, 2025. Please understand that the Foundation will not respond to any inquiries regarding the results.
- Term of GrantsTerm of grants shall be one year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
Application flow
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Review Eligibility & Application Requirements
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Online Application
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Application Period Closed
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Screening Process
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Results Notification
Online Application System
Please review the application guidelines before submitting your application using the button below.
Application Period for 2025: From April 1 (Tue) to May 12 (Mon), 17:30 (JST)
- Go to Application System
FAQ
Eligibility
Q. Will you provide a grant for our research?
A. Please first carefully read "Information for Applicants" to understand the objectives of our program. Among the applications submitted, the selection committee will decide which research projects are awarded grants, in accordance with the objectives of the grant.
Q. I have received grant from the Konosuke Matsushita Memorial Foundation in the past. Can I apply again?
A. We are very sorry that those who have received the grant in the past are not eligible. We appreciate your understanding.
Q. I will be working at XX University from this coming August. In this case which institution should I write as "Current Institution."
A. Please write the institution you belong to when you fill in the application form, not a new one.
Q. What will happen if I move abroad during the research grant period?
A. Individuals who move abroad for the grant period are not eligible. We appreciate your understanding. During the research grant period, we offer grants limited to individuals who reside in Japan and do not belong to graduate schools, organizations, research institutions, etc. located outside Japan.
Q. May foreign nationals submit applications?
A. Your nationality is irrelevant as long as you are a resident of Japan, do not belong to graduate schools, organizations, research institutions, etc. located outside Japan, and meet other eligibility criteria and conditions.
Application form
Q. Are there any particular criteria to select reference for the application?
A. Please select one expert from appropriated related fields of your research.
Q. Does the grant cover the cost of holding events such as symposiums and conferences?
A. Our grant does not cover the cost of holding events such as symposiums and conferences. Moreover, the cost of attending international academic conferences shall not be covered.
Q. Could you tell me other items that the grant does not cover?
A. Please refer to "List of Items of Expenditures for Research Grants" on the application guideline.