Grant for Japan-related Research Projects

The Sumitomo Foundation : The purpose of the Foundation is to contribute to the betterment of human society. To this end, grants shall be made to the projects in a variety of fields or disciplines whose aims are to determine or help solve those problems which confront humanity. The grants shall also meet the needs of our times and be international in scope.

Purpose of the Program:
The program aims at enhancing mutual understanding between Asian countries and Japan through promoting research projects in the field of the social sciences or humanities that are related to Japan.


Eligible Projects for Application:
Any research project to be carried out by individual or a group in the field of the social sciences or humanities that is related to Japan.


Qualification of Applicant:
Researcher shall be of Southeast or East Asian (non Japanese) nationality, living outside Japan. Awarded researcher must conduct the proposed research by himself or herself.


Fiscal 2010 Program:

Application period :　September 1 ～ October 31, 2010

Grant period : One year (March 2011 through March 2012), but can be extended by another 6 months maximum if required.
Grant budget : Approx.\55 million in total, with approx. 70 projects to be selected

Language for Application: English or Japanese

Source: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm click Grant for Japan-related Research Projects