Grant available from the Sumitomo Foundation
The Sumitomo Foundation has announced a call for applications for a the following grants to contribute to the betterment of human society:
- Grant for Japan-related Research Projects by East or Southeast Asian researchers (except for Japanese nationality), to be applied in English or Japanese,
- Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan, to be applied in English or Japanese,
- Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties in Japan, to be applied in Japanese only,
- Grant for Environmental Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only, and
- Grant for Basic Science Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only.
The grants are provided to researchers of Asian nationality who live outside Japan. The priority is given to East and Southeast Asian nationals.
Total Budget is 40 million Yen. Grant amount for each project is between 0.3 to 1.3 million Yen.
For further details visit: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm
A few copies of the application forms are available at the office of vice president for research.