The Sumitomo Foundation is a public interest incorporated foundation that provides grants through public subscription in the fields of basic science, environment, arts and culture, and international exchange. JAPANESE
| Basic Science Research Projects | Closed on June 30th, 2026 |
| Environmental Research Projects | Closed on June 30th, 2026 |
| Japan-Related Research Projects | Now Open --- To be closed on 5 p.m. JST October 30th, 2026 |
| Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties OUTSIDE Japan |
Now Open --- To be closed on 5 p.m. JST November 30th, 2026 |
| Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties IN Japan |
Now Open --- To be closed on November 30th, 2026 |
| Exhibition Projects of Restored Cultural Properties | Now Open --- To be closed on November 30th, 2026 |
| Oct.1, 2026 | These programs are now open. |
| Sep.17, 2026 | Regarding Fiscal2026 Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of cultural properties outside Japan, Application Guide, Procedure & Instructions for Application and Application Form are posted. FY2026 grant program will be launched on October,1st. |
| Jul.31, 2026 | Japn-Related Research Results Awarded in Fiscal 2022 published |
| Jul 27,2026 | " Sumitomo Conference 2026 (External Link) : Japan Studies in Asia (4) : Human Mobility as Cultural Practice" will be held on September 19 (Sat). |
| Jul 8,2026 | English digital book, " Selection results of FY2025 Grant for Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan, except for ancient ruins, conservation survey"; is launched. |
| Jul 2,2026 | Japan-Related Research Projects:
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Application Guide",
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Procedure & Instruction for Application ",
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Application Form" are now available. Application Period will start from September 1st (Tue), 2026. |
| April 15, 2026 | Environmental Research Projects and Basic Research Projects are now open for Applications. Application period will be from April 15th(Wed), 2026 until June 30th(Tue), 2026. |
| April 13, 2026 | List of Awarded projects for Japan-Related
Research Projects, FY2025 is now available. Selection Review for Japan-Related Research Projects, FY2025 is now available. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Environmental Research Projects and Basic Research Projects : "Application Guide", "Procedure &Instruction for Application" and" Application form are now available. Application period will be from April,15th(Wed),2026 until June,30th(Tue) . |
| Oct. 10, 2025 | Report
"Japanese Studies in Asia: An Analysis of Applications for The Sumitomo Foundation's
"Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects" 1992-2024 is now on the website. See Japan-Related Research Projects in detail. |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Introduction video for "Sumitomo Foundation" and "Japan-Related Research Projects" are now available. |