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Report "Japanese Studies in Asia: An Analysis of Applications for The Sumitomo Foundation's "Grant for Japan-Related Research Projects" 1992-2024 is now available.Since its inception, The Sumitomo Foundation has supported researchers in Asian countries through this program. As of fiscal year 2024, the Foundation had received a total of 11,833 applications, of which 1,947 were selected for grants amounting to 1.477 billion yen.
Over the past 30 years, the environment surrounding Asia has undergone significant changes, and shifts have also been observed in the nature of Japanese studies conducted by researchers in the region.
This report was commissioned to Professor Shigeto Sonoda of the University of Tokyo, a former member of the selection committee, with the hope that an analysis of past application and selection data might illuminate trends in Japan-related research. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Professor Sonoda. We hope this report will serve not only those involved in this program, but also researchers and professionals across various fields engaged in Japan-related studies.
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The Application period for Fiscal Year 2025 is
from September 1st (Mon) to October 31st (Fri) at 5PM Japan Time.
Link to the Application Page
Be sure to watch introduction video for “The Sumitomo Foundation”, "Japan-Related Research Projects” before applying. - Introduction video for" The Sumitomo Foundation" and " Japan-Related Research Projects" are now available.
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Application Guide ,
Procedure & Instruction for Application,
Application Form are now available.
- Research Results FY2020 published
- Awarded projects for FY2024
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Selection Review for FY2024
(If you are considering applying for the 2025 project, please read this in advance.)
Reference : Selection Review for FY2023 -
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Sumitomo Conference 2025 : Japanese Studies in Asia (3) :
Japan in Asia Revisited" will be held on September 28 (Sun) and October 4 (Sat).
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
Session 2
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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 is from Sep 1st (Mon) to Oct 31st(Fri) at 5PM Japan Time. If you are considering applying, be sure to watch the video in advance and prepare your application. |
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Purpose of the Program: |
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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. |
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Eligible Projects for Application: |
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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. |
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Qualification of Applicant: |
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Researcher shall be of Asian (non Japanese) nationality, living outside
Japan. Awarded researcher must conduct the proposed research by themselves. |
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Fiscal 2025 Program: |
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Application period : |
From September 1st (Mon) to October 31st (Fri) , 2025 |
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Grant period : |
One year (April 2026 through March 2027) |
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Grant budget : |
¥50 million in total, with 70 projects to be selected |
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Application Procedure: |
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The Application period for Fiscal Year 2025 is from September 1st (Mon) to October 31st (Fri) at 5PM Japan Time. Application Form, Application Guide and Procedure & Instruction for Application in Fiscal Year 2025 attached below.
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(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. |
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| English or Japanese |
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| 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 | ||||||||
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Fiscal Year |
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Applications | 614 | 565 | 478 | 602 | 549 | 486 | 494 | 600 | 853 | 891 |
| Awarded | 77 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 67 | 65 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 66 |
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You can open the grants list
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