Research Grant

●Areas of Research

Research activities in the areas of humanities and social science which are expected to contribute to achieving the goal of the Foundation, by
- promoting international understanding by solving various issues which exist between Japan and other nations
- promoting co-existence of nature and mankind
The research is required to have global perspective and be based on high social and academic demand. Pioneering researches based on creative ideas are highly welcome.

(Ineligible researches)

• Researches aimed at making profit
• Researches which are considered to be actually completed
• Researches which require a huge amount of research expenses
• Researches whose period is less than 6 months in the grant period

●Eligibility and Conditions

• Students enrolled in a doctoral program and researchers within five years after finishing a doctoral program (Eligibility is determined according to the position at the time of application)
• Individuals who have not previously received any grants from the Foundation
• Individuals who reside in Japan
• Individuals who do not belong to graduate schools, organizations, research institutions, etc. located outside Japan.

●Number of Grant Recipients

Approx. 50 students and researchers

●Amount of Grants

• Maximum amount of grant per student/researcher is 500,000 yen.
• The amount of each grant will be assessed by the content of research plan and the rationality of its budget.

●Term of Grants

Term of grants shall be one year from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025.

●Use of Grants

• Grants are to be used for expenses necessary in carrying out research plans, and expenses shall be itemized in accordance with the List of Items of Expenditures in a separate page. The amount requested and the itemized budget should always match with each other.

●Main Duties of the Recipients

• The recipient of the grant shall submit a pledge to the Foundation at the start of the program, and within 1 months after the end of the grant period, he / she shall submit a report on the process and the results of the research as well as an accounting report. In case valid reports are not submitted within 6 months after the grant period, we request the recipient to return full amount of grant he / she had received.
• In case the expense exceeds 10,000 yen, receipts should be attached to the financial report. Receipts for expenses less than 10,000 yen shall be saved by the end of the grant period in case that the Foundation request to submit.
• Surplus must be returned to the Foundation.
• Please note that the process and results of the research will be made public through the website of the Foundation.

●Screening Method

Careful and fair screening will be conducted by the screening committee in mid-July, 2023.

●Notice of the result

The results will be informed the applicants by e-mail by the beginning of August, 2023. Please understand that the Foundation will not respond to any inquiries regarding the results.

●Criteria of Screening

In screening, we focus on researches in the areas of humanities and social science which meet the following criteria:

• (1) Research which is in line with the objectives and activities of the Foundation
• (2) Research which has high social and academic importance
• (3) Research which is creative and pioneering
• (4) Research which will be carried out by highly motivated and competent researchers and with excellent research plans and setups
• (5) Research with rational and appropriate budget plan.

●Inquiries for Application

If you have any inquires about application, please ask from the Inquiry page. Please indicate your Reference Number if you have already acquired it. The Foundation office will be closed from April 27 to May 6, 2024 for Golden Week holidays. As our response may delay due to rush of inquires after the holidays, please contact us before the holidays if possible.

●Eligibility

●Application form