Sumitomo Foundation – Environmental Research Grant
Supporting innovative research projects on environmental conservation, sustainability, and climate change.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Organization: Sumitomo Foundation
- Grant Type: Research Grant
- Application Deadline: April 15 – June 30, 2025
- Funding Amount: Up to ¥5,000,000 (general) or ¥10,000,000 (special projects)
- Duration: 1 to 3 years
- Geographic Focus: Japan
- Eligibility: Researchers affiliated with institutions or freelance Japanese nationals/permanent residents
🌍 About the Sumitomo Foundation Environmental Research Grant
This grant supports research projects that tackle major environmental challenges, including conservation, sustainable practices, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity preservation. Both Japanese and non-Japanese researchers affiliated with academic or research institutions are eligible. Freelancers with Japanese nationality or permanent residency may also apply.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be affiliated with a university, college, or research institution.
- Institutional approval from an authorized representative is required.
- Freelance researchers must have Japanese nationality or permanent residency.
- No age restrictions apply.
🎁 Grant Benefits
- Financial support up to ¥5,000,000 for general research projects (1–2 years).
- Up to ¥10,000,000 for special research subjects (2–3 years).
- Opportunity to collaborate with Japanese research entities.
- Advance sustainability and environmental conservation efforts.
📝 How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed research proposal aligned with the foundation's priorities.
- Obtain approval from your institution’s authorized representative.
- Submit the application and all required documents via the foundation’s online portal: https://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/other.htm
- Follow all application guidelines carefully to ensure eligibility.
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Window: April 15 – June 30, 2025
- Review Period: July – September 2025
- Notification of Results: October 2025
- Funding Disbursement: November 2025
🚀 Apply for the Sumitomo Environmental Research Grant
Take your environmental research to the next level with Sumitomo Foundation support.
Start Your ApplicationQuestions? Contact: environment@sumitomo.or.jp | Phone: +81-3-5473-0161
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