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Research Funding Types - CSV
Research funding types in Japan include various systems such as the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, various programs from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), medical research support from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), and grants from private companies and foundations. These provide funding options tailored to researchers' career stages and research characteristics, from basic research to challenging research, young researcher support, and international collaborative research.
research funding
KAKENHI
grants
JSPS
JST
AMED
competitive research funds
research support
code,slug,name,description,category,duration,fundingType,maxAmount
JSPS-01,kiban-s,Scientific Research (S),A large-scale KAKENHI category supporting creative and pioneering research.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),5 years (standard),Subsidy,Up to 200 million yen
JSPS-02,kiban-a,Scientific Research (A),A KAKENHI category supporting creative and pioneering collaborative research.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),3-5 years,Subsidy,Up to 50 million yen
JSPS-03,kiban-b,Scientific Research (B),A fund-based KAKENHI category supporting creative and pioneering collaborative research.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),3-5 years,Fund,Up to 20 million yen
JSPS-04,kiban-c,Scientific Research (C),A fund-based KAKENHI category supporting creative and pioneering research.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),3-5 years,Fund,Up to 5 million yen
JSPS-05,challenging-pioneering,Challenging Research (Pioneering),A KAKENHI category supporting research with potential to transform academic systems.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),3-6 years,Fund,Up to 20 million yen
JSPS-06,challenging-exploratory,Challenging Research (Exploratory),A KAKENHI category supporting exploratory and nascent research.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),2-3 years,Fund,Up to 5 million yen
JSPS-07,wakate,Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists,A KAKENHI category supporting young researchers within 8 years of obtaining their doctorate.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),2-5 years,Fund,Up to 5 million yen
JSPS-08,startup-support,Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up,A KAKENHI category supporting researchers newly hired or returning from childcare leave.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),1-2 years,Fund,Up to 3 million yen
JSPS-09,shourei,Grant-in-Aid for Encouragement of Scientists,A small-scale KAKENHI category supporting researchers at educational and research institutions.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),1 year,Subsidy,Up to 1 million yen
JSPS-10,tokusui,Grant-in-Aid for Specially Promoted Research,The highest KAKENHI category supporting particularly outstanding research that pioneers new academia.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),3-5 years (up to 7 years),Subsidy,500 million yen or more
JSPS-11,tokushourei,Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows,A KAKENHI category supporting research by JSPS Fellows.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),Within 3 years (5 years for CPD),Fund,Varies according to regulations
JSPS-12,international-leading,International Leading Research,A KAKENHI category supporting research that plays a central role in international networks.,Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research,7 years (extendable to 10 years),Fund,Up to 500 million yen
JSPS-13,international-fostering,Fostering Joint International Research,A support system to strengthen international collaborative research for KAKENHI grantees.,Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research,Approximately 6 months to 1 year,Fund,Up to 12 million yen
JSPS-14,henkaku-a,Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A),A KAKENHI category aiming to create research areas that transform academic systems.,Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI),5 years,Subsidy,"Up to 300 million yen (per fiscal year, per research area)"
JST-01,crest,CREST (Team-based Research),A team-based research program under the Strategic Creative Research Promotion Program.,Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST),Varies by theme,Subsidy,Varies by theme
JST-02,presto,PRESTO (Individual Research),A JST program supporting creative research by young researchers.,Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST),Varies by theme,Subsidy,Varies by theme
JST-03,sicorp,Strategic International Collaborative Research Program (SICORP),A JST program promoting strategic international collaborative research.,Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST),Varies by theme,Subsidy,Varies by theme
JST-04,satreps,SATREPS (Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development),An international collaborative research program aiming to solve development challenges in developing countries.,Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST),Usually 5 years,Subsidy,Varies by project
AMED-01,amed-prime,PRIME (Medical Research Support),An AMED program supporting basic research in medical and healthcare fields.,Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED),3.5 years,Subsidy,Up to 40 million yen
AMED-02,amed-leap,LEAP (Medical Innovation Commercialization Support),An AMED program accelerating the commercialization of medical innovations.,Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED),Varies by project,Subsidy,Up to 300 million yen per year
PRIVATE-01,private-foundation,Private Foundation Research Grants,Research grants provided by companies and foundations.,Private/Foundation Grants,Varies by foundation,Subsidy or Fund,Varies by foundation
PRIVATE-02,corporate-research,Corporate Collaborative/Contracted Research,Research conducted in collaboration with or commissioned by companies.,Private/Foundation Grants,Varies by contract,Contract/ Collaborative Research Funds,Varies by contract