{"id":183,"date":"2025-10-30T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-03-31T09:47:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T00:47:02","slug":"funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Fund your research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-sub-title wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Research Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To sustain and further develop research activities, it is essential to obtain appropriate funding.<br>Kyoto University provides an environment where researchers can access a wide range of domestic and international funding sources, and offers support tailored to each phase of the research process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Office of Research Acceleration<\/strong> assists researchers throughout their long-term efforts, from preparing applications to coordinating with external funding agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-theme-table-of-contents\"><h2 class=\"is-no-styling\">Contents<\/h2><div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents\"><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding1\">Find Research Funds You Can Apply For<\/a><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding11\">Major Government Research Funding Programs in Japan and Application Support<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#unding12\">Find Other Grants<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding13\">International funding Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding14\">Utilize crowdfunding<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding2\">Receive Support to Obtain Research Funding<\/a><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding21\">Conceptual Interviews with URAs<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding22\">Application Review and Feedback by URAs<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding23\">Mock Interviews and Presentation Support<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#internal\">Obtain Research Funding Within the University<\/a><ol><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding24\">Supporting the challenge of competitive research funding<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding25\">Support for International Research Networking<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"wp-block-table-of-contents__entry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/funding\/#funding26\">Support for Interdisciplinary Research and Team Building<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"funding1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find Research Funds You Can Apply For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various options for research funding, including competitive research funds from public institutions, grants from private foundations and companies, and internal funds provided by Kyoto University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the characteristics of each funding source and using them strategically at the right time is the first step toward sustainable research activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese Government-funded competitive research programs are generally categorized into two types: <strong>bottom-up<\/strong> and <strong>top-down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bottom-up<\/strong>: Researchers are free to define their own research themes.<br><em>Example: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top-down<\/strong>: Research themes are determined by the funding agency based on societal or policy needs.<br><em>Examples: JST, AMED, NEDO, JICA<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Japan, <strong>top-down competitive research funding<\/strong> is provided through a wide range of programs tailored to different project scales and durations. It is important to explore the available schemes and select one that matches your research goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major Government Research Funding Programs in Japan and Application Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide support for researchers applying to the following major government-sponsored funding programs in Japan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/kaken\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">KAKENHI (Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moonshot Research and Development Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"is-format-exclusive\">JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/crest-sakigake\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">Strategic Basic Research Programs: CREST, PRESTO, ACT-X<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/souhatsu\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">FOREST (Fusion Oriented REsearch for disruptive Science and Technology)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST GteX (Green technologies of eXcellence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/alca\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">Advanced Low-Carbon Technology Research and Development Program (ALCA-Next)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <span class=\"is-format-exclusive\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/aspire\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">ASPIRE (Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem)<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/boost\/\">BOOST Fostering Researchers in Emerging AI Program (Support for Young Researchers)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/a-step\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">A-STEP (Adaptable and Seamless Technology Transfer Program through Target-driven R&amp;D)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/cronos\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">CRONOS (Cutting-edge Research and Development on Information &amp; Communication Sciences)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JST <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/ristex\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">RISTEX (Research Institute of Science and Technology for Society)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/ertdf\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">ERCA ERTDF (Environmental Research and Technology Development Fund)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/nedo\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">NEDO Programs (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"unding12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find Other Grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can search for additional government research funding programs, as well as research grants offered by private companies and foundations, through the <strong>YARI<\/strong> system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/qa.yari.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/fund-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u3010YARI\u3011KU Grants Information Database (Primarily in Japanese)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International funding Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many international funding programs offered by governments and foundations are also open to Japanese researchers. We encourage you to explore these opportunities to engage in international joint research and expand your global research network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kura.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/support\/kaigai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For researchers seeking international funding<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Utilize crowdfunding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University supports researchers in raising research funds through crowdfunding platforms.<br>Crowdfunding not only provides an alternative funding source, but also helps communicate the value and social significance of research to a wider audience and attract support from those who resonate with its goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to explore this new funding approach as a way to <strong>connect your research challenges with society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kura.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/support\/ouen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about crowdfunding (Japanese only)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"funding2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Receive Support to Obtain Research Funding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying for research funding involves more than simply filling out forms\u2014it requires a clear strategy to effectively communicate the value and significance of your research in order to stand out in the selection process.<br>The <strong>Office of Research Acceleration<\/strong> provides the following support services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conceptual Interviews with URAs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on your research theme and future vision, URAs will work with you to identify appropriate funding opportunities and formulate an effective application strategy. Through in-depth discussions from both academic and programmatic perspectives, you will refine your research concept and positioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Review and Feedback by URAs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URAs will help you refine your application by checking the following points through one-on-one feedback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does your proposal align with the review criteria?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the originality and significance of your research clearly conveyed to reviewers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does your application effectively communicate the impact and relevance of your project as a whole?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Constructive comments will be provided to improve the overall clarity and persuasiveness of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mock Interviews and Presentation Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer support for the interview selection process, including feedback on your slide presentation and conducting mock interviews to help you prepare for the actual hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/review-services\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\">Registration for individual review services (Internal Access only)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"internal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Obtain Research Funding Within the University<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University offers a variety of <strong>internal funding programs<\/strong> that support ambitious and advanced research activities.<br>These programs are especially valuable for promoting <strong>interdisciplinary and international collaboration<\/strong>, as well as for cultivating <strong>emerging research areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supporting the challenge of competitive research funding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal funding program for KAKENHI Aspirants <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/ishizue\/\">ISHIZUE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HFSP Application Support Program: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/habataku\/\" data-href-exclusive=\"true\"><strong>Kyoto University-Daiichi Sankyo Next Generation \u201cHabataku\u201d Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support for International Research Networking<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyoto University provides internal funding for travel and research activities to facilitate both <strong>international collaboration<\/strong> and <strong>interdisciplinary networking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/idea-team\/#intl-network\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"181\">Building a global research network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"funding26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support for Interdisciplinary Research and Team Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/spirit2\/\">SPIRIT2<\/a><br>This program encourages the creation of \u201csmall island-type research areas\u201d\u2014budding research expected to develop into new research areas with a global presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/en\/musubime\/\">MUSUBIME<\/a><br>This program aims to support researchers in all academic fields, including humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, and at all levels of academic research from basic to applied research, who seek to deepen their own research through interdisciplinary exchange.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>[Center for the Promotion of Interdisciplinary Education and Research]&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kura.kyoto-u.ac.jp\/assets\/Call_cross-sectoral_2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cross-Sectoral Research Platform Development Program<\/a><\/strong><br>Projects aimed at building platforms for initiating interdisciplinary research, encouraging collaboration across various fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Comprehensive Guide to Securing Research Funding To sustain and further develop research activities, it is essential to obtain appropriate funding.Kyoto University provides an environment where researchers can access a wide range of domestic and international funding sources, and offers support tailored to each phase of the research process. 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