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Funding Programs in Japan

  • Yari (鎗) (in Japanese)

    https://yari.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp/fund-search/

    Yari (鎗) is a grant search engine managed by Kyoto University.

  • Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) English Programs

    https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/programs/index.html

    In cooperation with overseas science-promotion organizations, the JSPS promotes international scientific exchange between Japan and other countries.

  • Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Global Activities

    https://www.jst.go.jp/inter/english/top.html

    Provides information on the JST’s collaborative state-of-the-art R&D projects to promote innovation. Numerous programs are available, such as bilateral programs, international collaborative research programs, strategic basic research programs, and others .

  • Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) Science Portal (in Japanese)

    https://scienceportal.jst.go.jp/

    Provides information on the JST Funding Programs and seminars.

  • Strategic Basic Research Programs

    https://www.jst.go.jp/kisoken/en/global/index.html

    JST promotes creation of innovation as a core organization for implementing Japan’s science and technology policy in line with the objectives of the Science and Technology Basic Plan.

  • Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

    https://www.jircas.go.jp/en

    JIRCAS is an incorporated administrative agency that promotes international collaborative research, and the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information on international agriculture, forestry, and fisheries.

  • North America

  • National Science Foundation (NSF)

    https://www.nsf.gov/

    The NSF is an independent federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering, except for medical science. In most cases, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. In some cases, however, subawards may be made to non-US researchers or organizations that are directly associated with international collaborative research, or who are undertaking research within the US.

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)

    https://report.nih.gov/

    The NIH is the primary biomedical and public health research agency of the US government. In some cases, subawards may be made to non-US researchers or organizations.

  • Grants.Gov

    https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html

    Grants.Gov is a common portal on which US federal agencies post discretionary funding opportunities and guidelines on how to find and apply for them.

  • Europe

  • European Research Council (ERC)

    http://erc.europa.eu/

    The ERC is an a public body that provides funding for science and technology research conducted within the European Union. ERC grants are also available to young and senior pioneering researchers from outside the EU.

  • Horizon 2020

    https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en

    Horizon 2020 is the largest ever EU research and innovation program. The program aims to promote international collaborative research. The program provides funding for the seven-year period from 2014 to 2020.

  • UK Research Innovation (UKRI)

    https://www.ukri.org/

    UKRI is an independent organization that supports higher education institutions and research organizations. UKRI operates in collaboration between UK's the seven research councils, and other organizations. The website provides information about research funding programs and events.

  • Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)

    https://anr.fr/en/

    The ANR is a French Institution tasked with funding scientific research, industry-academia collaboration, and the promotion of innovation.

  • Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

    https://www.dfg.de/en/index.jsp

    The DFG is a self-governing organization for the promotion of science and research in Germany. The DFG selects projects by researchers at universities and research institutions on a competitive basis and provides them with financial support.

  • Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

    http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/home.html

    The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation promotes academic cooperation between scientists and scholars from Germany and other countries.

  • The Stifterverband

    https://www.stifterverband.org/english

    The Stifterverband is a private association that is financed by member donations. Its website enables users to search for funding program by field and grant type.