JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants
About This Grant
Japan's largest competitive research funding program covering all fields of science.
Grant Summary
JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants is a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) grant providing $30K to $500K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$30K–$500K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) before the deadline.
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JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants?
JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants is offered by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants provide?
JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants provides between $30K and $500K per award from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants deadline?
JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants?
To apply for JSPS KAKENHI Research Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).