Sumitomo Foundation – Basic Science Research Grant (FY2025)
Supporting innovative fundamental research projects across diverse scientific fields to advance knowledge and benefit society.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Organization: Sumitomo Foundation
- Grant Type: Research Grant
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 (23:59 JST)
- Funding Amount: Up to ¥5,000,000 per project
- Duration: 1 to 2 years (extensions possible)
- Geographic Focus: Primarily Japan; open to Malaysian and ASEAN researchers
- Eligibility: Affiliated researchers and freelancers (Japanese nationals/permanent residents only)
🔬 About the Basic Science Research Grant
The Sumitomo Foundation funds basic science research across natural sciences, engineering, medical sciences, humanities, and social sciences. This grant promotes innovative projects aimed at scientific advancement and societal benefit. Researchers affiliated with universities and institutions in Japan and ASEAN countries are encouraged to apply.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be affiliated with recognized academic or research institutions.
- Institutional approval from an authorized representative is required.
- Researchers from Malaysia and ASEAN institutions are eligible.
- Freelancers eligible only if Japanese nationals or permanent residents.
- No affiliation with profit-making organizations allowed.
🎁 Grant Benefits
- Funding up to ¥5,000,000 per project.
- Support duration of 1 to 2 years, with possible extensions.
- Opportunity to contribute to fundamental scientific knowledge and innovation.
📝 How to Apply
- Register on the Sumitomo Foundation website to obtain login credentials.
- Complete the online application form, including research details and budget.
- Obtain institutional approval from an authorized representative.
- Submit the application online before the deadline: June 30, 2025 (23:59 JST).
- Ensure all application guidelines are carefully followed.
Apply here: https://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/other.htm
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Window: April 15 – June 30, 2025
- Review Period: July – September 2025
- Award Notification: October 2025
- Funding Disbursement: November 2025
🚀 Apply for the Sumitomo Foundation Basic Science Research Grant
Advance your fundamental research with financial support from the Sumitomo Foundation.
Start Your ApplicationQuestions? Contact: kiso@sumitomo.or.jp | Phone: +81-3-5473-0161
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