Japan-related Research Projects

What's New

"Introduction video for" The Sumitomo Foundation" and " Japan-Related Research Projects" are now available.

" Application Guide , Procedure & Instruction for Application, Application Form are now available.
Application Period will start from September 1st (Mon), 2025

"Research Results FY2020 published

"Awarded projects for FY2024

"Selection Review for FY2024 (If you are considering applying for the 2025 project, please read this in advance.)

Reference : Selection Review for FY2023

"Sumitomo Conference 2025 : Japanese Studies in Asia (3) :
Japan in Asia Revisited" will be held on September 28 (Sun) and October 4 (Sat).

Program

Session 1 (Japanese ) : September 28 (Sun) 14:00-15:30 (JST)

Session 2 (English) : October 4 (Sat) 14:00-15:30 (JST)

Registration : Pre-registration is required for each session respectively

Session 1 :

https://u-tokyo-ac-jp.zoom.us/meeting/register/qa___30sRlaxLUoFm5w6Ag

Session 2 :

https://u-tokyo-ac-jp.zoom.us/meeting/register/Hx-iN5qbRtq7eq_9oJfkAgz

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Introduction video for "The Sumitomo Foundation" and "Japan-Related Research Projects":

The video introducing "The Sumitomo Foundation" and "Japan-Related Research Projects" are now available.

Application Period for FY2025 will start from Sep 1st (Mon). If you are considering applying, be sure to watch the video in advance and prepare your application.

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 Asian (non Japanese) nationality, living outside Japan. Awarded researcher must conduct the proposed research by themselves.

Fiscal 2025 Program:

Application period :

September 1 to October 31, 2025

Grant period :

One year (April 2026 through March 2027)
In unavoidable case during the research period, it can be extended for total two years maximum upon request.

Grant budget :

¥50 million in total, with 70 projects to be selected

Application Procedure:

The Application period for Fiscal Year 2025 will start from September 1st (Mon), 2025.

Link to the Application Page

Application Form, Application Guide and Procedure & Instruction for Application in Fiscal Year 2025 attached below.

Application Guide (PDF)

Procedure & Instruction for Application (PDF)

Application Form (PDF)

Application Form (WORD)

FAQ (PDF)

(You need Adobe Reader to open and upload PDF files.)

The Application Form duly filled in shall be submitted through the website. A letter of recommendation, free-form from a person with an academic background, also shall be submitted through the website in PDF file.

Language for Application:

English or Japanese

Selection:

The selection of applications will be made by the Foundation's Selection Committee made up of certain persons of high academic standing. Based on such determination, the Foundation's Board of Directors will approve the grant.

Selection Review for FY2024

Numbers of Past Applications/Awards: