Scholarships for Domestic Foreign Students (Already residing in Japan)

• Summary: The Foundation awards scholarships to foreign students intending to study at a master's course of a Japanese graduate school.
• Application periods: November 25, 2009
• URL: http://www.itofound.or.jp/English/index.htm
  Note) About application requirement, please check the following homepage.The application should be written in Japanese.
  

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Short-Term Visiting Scholars Program FY 2010

• Summary:The program aims to encourage foreign scholars of Japanese History and culture to conduct research visits to NMJH.
• Deadline: November 27, 2009
• URL: http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/research/invitation.html
  Note) About application requirement, please check the above homepage.

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Scholarship for International Students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Amount and Duration of Scholarships: ¥70,000 per month for a year Application periods: November 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.takaku-foundation.com/ (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for Ph.D candidates enrolled in the graduate schools located in Japan (All applicants are required to demonstrate adequate Japanese language
  ability.)
  

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Scholarship for Chinese students

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application periods: November 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.donghua.or.jp (In Japanese Only)
  Note) About application requirement, please check the above homepage.
  

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The Foreign Students Scholarship

• Eligibility: This scholarship is open to foreign students who will attend a graduate school at a Japanese university after April 1, 2010.

• Number of Scholarships Available:10 to 14 students

• Amount and Duration of Scholarships:
  1.¥200,000 per month for1 or 2 years
  2.¥180,000 per month for 3 years
  3.¥150,000 per month for 4 or 5 years

• Application periods: October 1- November 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.hisf.or.jp/

Grant Projects

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Deadline: December 15, 2009
• URL: http://www.jicef.or.jp/Indexeng.html
  

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Atsumi Scholarship

• Summary: Atsumi International Scholarship Foundation (AISF) offers scholarship to Ph.D candidates enrolled in the graduate schools located in the Kanto area in Japan.
• Eligibility requirements (All the following conditions must be satisfied):
  

  1. A student from the world over with non-Japanese nationality who is enrolled in a graduate school in the Kanto area, and  who is expecting to obtain his/her Ph.D. within the term of the AISF scholarship. This includes those who are enrolled in graduate school as researchers because of their going over the required period as a regular student, or because of their obtaining their Ph.D. from a foreign graduate school.

  2. A student whose graduate school (or laboratory) and place of residence are in the Kanto area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama , Chiba, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma Prefectures)

  3. A student who is interested in international understanding and friendship, and willing to participate in AISF sponsored activities.

• Application periods: September 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.aisf.or.jp/index.php

      Note) The application should be written in Japanese

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Grant for Japan-related Research Projects

• Summary: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.
• Application periods: October 31, 2009
• URL: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm
  

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• Summary: International Student Sports Scholarship
• Application periods: 1 Sep - 20 Nov 2009
• URL: http://www.ymfs.jp/assist/international/recruit/forein_index.html (In Japanese Only)
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese

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The Grant for Asian Students to Study in Japan

• Summary: This program is aimed at supporting Asian researchers to study in Japan who are engaged in creative research in biological or life sciences, or in chemistry related to life sciences. The Grant will cover the traveling costs and the living costs in Japan.
• Deadline: September 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.novartisfound.or.jp/eng/index-e.html

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• Summary: Scholarship for International Students
• Application periods: October 1- November 10, 2009
  Note) About application requirement, please check the following homepage.The application should be written in Japanese.
• URL: http://www.tokyu-f.jp/ (In Japanese Only)
  

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[Pre/Postdocs]

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Short-term) for North American and European Researchers 2010-2011

• Summary: The purpose of this program is to provide opportunities to young pre- and postdoctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.
• Application periods:
  - 1st recruitment: 5 - 9 Oct 2009
  - 2nd recruitment: 24 - 27 Nov 2009
• URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#short

[Postdocs]

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers 2010-2011

• Summary: The purpose of this fellowship is to provide opportunities for young postdoctoral researchers from other countries to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.
• Application periods:
  - 1st recruitment: 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2009
  - 2nd recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2010
• URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#long

[Mid-career to professor level]

JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (Long-term) 2010-2011

• Summary: This program allows researchers employed at designated Japanese research institutions to invite fellow researchers from other countries to Japan to participate in cooperative activities at their research institutions
• Application periods: 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2009
• URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/main.htm

[Professor, assistant professor]

JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term) 2010-2011

• Summary: This program allows researchers employed at designated Japanese research institutions and laboratories to invite fellow researchers from other countries to Japan for short periods of time to participate in discussions, attend seminars, give lectures, or conduct similar activities at their institutions.
• Application periods:
  - 1st recruitment: 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2009
  - 2nd recruitment: 6 - 12 May 2010
• URL: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/main.htm

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Visiting Scholar Program FY 2010

• Summary: The National Museum of Japanese History (NMJH) announces the recruitment of a few visiting scholars for the fiscal year 2010. Foreign specialists studying Japanese history and culture, and interested in joining the collaborative research projects at the NMJH, are invited to submit applications for this program.
  Note) Open to full-time researchers in foreign institutions
• Deadline: Aug 28, 2009
• URL: http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/research/v-scholar.html
  

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Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowships Program Year 2010-2011

• Summary: The API Fellowships aim to promote mutual learning among Asian Public Intellectuals and contribute to the growth of the wider public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated. To this end, maximum of 6 people are chosen annually from each of the five nations of Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. These fellows then conduct research projects in the other two to four nations, thus contributing both to the advancement of mutual understanding, and creating/nurturing a community of public intellectuals in the Asian region.
• Deadline: Aug 31, 2009
• URL: http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/

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• Summary: Travel grant (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for the energy recycling and disaster prevention issues
  Note) Direct application by the foreign researcher cannot be accepted.
• URL:
  http://www.krf.or.jp/hmpg2.htm (In Japanese Only)
  http://www.krf.or.jp/hmpg7.htm (In Japanese Only)

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2009 KICA Essay Contest: Japanese Culture, My View

• Summary: Since 1978 Kyoto International Cultural Association has organized an essay contest for international residents in Japan. This year’s contest will feature their views on Japanese culture and everyday life.
  We are pleased to present this opportunity for specialists and non-specialists alike to describe their personal experiences in Japan or to compare Japanese culture to that of their own.
  The essay must be original and previously unpublished.
• Application requirements: Anyone, other than native speakers of Japanese, who can give an oral presentation in Kyoto on Saturday, September 26th, 2009.
• Application Deadline: Postmarked by August 3rd, 2009
• URL: http://kicainc.jp/contest/contest2009e.htm
  
  

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The 7th Japanese Literary Award for International Students

• Summary: Japanese Literary Award (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.ryu-bun.org/appclctn/index.html (In Japanese Only)
  

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The Annual Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize

• Summary: Carrying on the philosophy of the late Mr. Itoga, who continuously devoted himself to improving the welfare of the disabled, and promoting respect for the human rights of the disabled, the Kazuo Itoga Memorial Prize was established with the aim of realizing an integrated society that ensures the well-being of the disabled and their families. With this view, the Prize is awarded to those people who have contributed outstanding services toward the promotion of welfare for the disabled.
• Applicants' eligibility: Individuals living in Japan, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific region (except for Australia and New Zealand), whose achievements in welfare for the disabled are highly valued, and who are expected to play even greater roles in this field in the future.
• Deadline: May 31, 2009
• URL: http://www.itogazaidan.jp/english/outline_of_the_annual/index.htm

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• Summary: Award (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.world-meeting.co.jp/japonisme/ja/syo.html (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for the Society for the Study of Japonisme's members.

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Research Grant B (General research for Electricity & Energy)

• Summary: The research to explore innovative ideas or to build solid bases to improve technologies related to electricity and energy, further to trigger large-scale research and development activities.
• Application Dead Line for Preliminary Selection: June 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.tgn.or.jp/trf-zaidan/english/index.html
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese.

Support for International Technical Exchange

• Summary: Aide for international traveling for the research, investigation and presentation having the purpose to improve the electric power industry and human life in a broad sense.
• Application Dead Line: 1st term (May 29, 2009), 2nd term (JAN 29, 2010)
• URL: http://www.tgn.or.jp/trf-zaidan/english/index.html
  Note) The application should be written in Japanese: in the case of travel to Japan, the application should be made by a Japanese who is responsible for the invention.
  

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The Japan International Award 2009 for Young Agricultural Researchers

• Summary: The purpose of this Award is to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing countries, which is promoted by Japan for the benefit of those countries. Young researchers who show outstanding performance and research achievements that lead to future innovation will be commended with the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries Research Council Chairman’s Award.
• Due date for submission of application: June 30, 2009

• URL: http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/english/event/h21wakate/h21boshu_e.html

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Grant for Basic Science Research Projects

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application Language: (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm
  

Grant for Environmental Research Projects

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
• Application Language: (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm

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HFSP Research Grants Award year 2010

• Summary: Research Grants provided by the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) support basic research in
  the life sciences with emphasis placed on novel, innovative and interdisciplinary approaches that involve scientific exchanges across national and disciplinary boundaries.
• The deadline for pre-registration: March 20th 2009
• The deadline for submission of Letters of Intent: March 31st 2009
• URL: http://www.hfsp.org/
  

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• Summary: Scholarship (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.mief.or.jp/jp/abroad/scholar.html#syougaku (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Only for who studing at university, junior college,or college of technology in Mie.

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• Summary: Travel grant (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.terumo.co.jp/zaidan/recruit/03_international.html#02 (In Japanese Only)
  

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Sugiyama Seeding Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students who is Interested in the business of Minami Fuji Sangyo Co.,LTD (construction, Chinese business, education, etc.)
• Application deadline: The end of April and the end of October (every year )
• URL: http://www.mfsg.co.jp/english/scholarship01.htm#scho
  

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• Summary: Scholarship (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.nomuraholdings.com/jp/bunka-zaidan/scholar/index.html (In Japanese Only)
  

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• Summary: Research Grant (In Japanese Only)
• URL: http://www.bunkazai.or.jp/06koubo/index.html (In Japanese Only)

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2009 Foreign Students Research Grant

• Summary: The Kobayashi Fund will provide each grantee with a research grant to be used for expenses (transportation/accommodation for travel, purchase of reference books/archives, etc.) pertaining to the research activities in Japan and Asia-Pacific countries/regions.
• Qualifications for Applicants: Applicants shall meet all of the following requirements on the date of both the application deadline and grant subsidization.
  1. Foreign students or researchers from an Asia-Pacific country/area listed below who are currently staying in Japan.
  2. Students or researchers who are presently enrolled in a doctorate program (not in a master program) of Japanese universities. Those who already received or will receive doctorate degrees before the issuance date of the grant are not allowed to apply.
  3. Students or researchers who are recommended by their supervising professors or mentors.
• Due date of application: February 28 (Sat), 2009
• URL: http://www.fujixerox.com/eng/company/social/prog.html

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Visiting Researcher Support Program

• Summary: International Information Science Foundation (IISF) in Japan has been supporting the travel expenses of outstanding young computer scientists who wish to visit Japan for research purposes.
• Activities Supported:
  1. Presentation at an international conference on computing science held in Japan.
  2. Conducting research at a Japanese university or research institute.
• Visiting schedule:
  1st period: April 1, 2009 - August 31, 2009
  2nd period: September 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010
• Deadline:
  1st period: February 28, 2009
  2nd period: June 30, 2009
• URL: http://www.iisf.or.jp/subsidize-en.html
  

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Asian Young Investigator Award

• Aim: This award aims to promote solidarity and cooperation between Japan and other Asian countries in the field of nuclear medicine. The winners will be invited to Japan to present their work at the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Nuclear Medicine.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be young scientists residing in Asia who have published excellent original refereed papers (in English) related to nuclear medicine.
• Application period: January 1(Thu) - March 31(Tue), 2009.
• URL: http://www.jsnm.org/english/award
  

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Advanced Technology Award

• Summary: (In Japanese Only)
  Note) Applicants must be resident in Japan.

• URL: http://www.fbi-award.jp/sentan/index.html (In Japanese Only)

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