The Sumitomo Foundation Fiscal 2015 Grant for Japan Related Research Projects

In order to promote the mutual understanding between Japan and other Asian countries, The Sumitomo Foundation is proud to solicit applications for this Fiscal 2015 Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects in accordance with the following terms and conditions.

Eligible Projects
1. Areas of Research
Any research project in the field of social sciences or humanities that is related to Japan.

2. Type of Research
Individual or collaborative research.

3. Qualifications of Applicant

The applicant must :
(1) be a researcher of Asian (non Japanese) nationality (For fiscal 2015, priority is given to East and Southeast Asian nationals.),
(2) be living outside Japan during the grant period in item II.3 below. (Please do not apply if you intend to stay in Japan for more than six months during the grant period as a student, visiting professor, etc.), and
(3) take personal responsibilities

4. Applicable Expenses

Direct expenses for the proposed research that fall under the list of “Categories for Applicable Expenses” on “Instruction Sheet for Application Form.”

Outline of this Grant

1. Budget Total:
About ¥55 million.
2. Grant Amount for Each Project:
¥0.37- ¥1.1 million in fiscal 2014
3. Grant Period:
One year (April 2016 through March 2017), but can be extended by another one year maximum if required
4. Duties of Applicants (as Grantees):
The applicant is required to agree on and follow the provisions stipulated in The Sumitomo Foundation’s standard “Memorandum of Understanding” once his/her application for the grant is approved by the Board of Directors of The Sumitomo Foundation.

Selection and Approval of Eligible Projects

Applications for this grant will be evaluated for selection by the Selection Committee of The Sumitomo Foundation. The Board of Directors of The Sumitomo Foundation, scheduled to meet in March 2016, will give the final approval to the selection of the projects eligible for this grant. Results of the selection will be notified to the applicants by airmail.

Procedure for Application

1. Documents and Steps
The following application documents shall be submitted by registered airmail to The Sumitomo Foundation.
(1) The application form filled in and duly signed by the applicant in Japanese or English:
————— One original copy
(2) A letter of recommendation, free-form, in Japanese or English from a person with an academic background, regarding the proposed research, the applicant and collaborator(s):
—————- One original copy
2. Deadline
The application document must be received by The Sumitomo Foundation no later than October 31, 2015.

Where to Apply

Please contact the address below for application form prescribed by The Sumitomo Foundation or for any inquiries concerning the application. (The form both in English and in Japanese can be also downloaded from the foundation’s website in the format of PDF or Word).

The Sumitomo Foundation
1-12-16-Shibadaimon
Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 105-0012

Telephone: 81-3-5473-0161
Facsimile: 81-3-5473-8471
E-mail: sumitomo-found@msj.biglobe.ne.jp
URL: http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e

Download :
Application Guide 2015
Instruction Sheet 2015
Application Form 2015
The Research Projects awarded in Fiscal 2014