Research Funding Types - Markdown

| 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 |