Funding Opportunities
Latest Calls Category: Bilateral
FUNDING CALL: FY2024 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
14 August 2023
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
Eligible Research Fields: Natural Sciences
Duration of Project: 2 years
Maximum number of Projects to be supported: 5
Level of funding:
JSPS: Up to 2,000,000 JPY per fiscal year (Up to 4,000,000 JPY in total). This amount is to be used for international and domestic travel expenses, including subsistence, of all Japan based team members and should account for 50% or more of the grant. This grant can also be used for consumables, honoraria, material printing, communication, service charges and meeting expenses in Japan.
Royal Society: Up to 12,000 GBP in total. Travel can be conducted by all project participants. Up to 3,000 GBP of the total amount can be spent on research expenses and consumables.
Starting date: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 for the Japan side and no later than 10 March 2024 for the UK side.
Application Period:
JSPS: 17:00 JST, Tuesday 5 September 2023
Applications should be sent centrally by the team leader’s research institution in Japan to JSPS Tokyo. JSPS Tokyo does not accept applications from individual researchers and please note that the applicant's affiliated institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of these applications before forwarding to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application.
Royal Society: 15:00 BST, Wednesday 27 September 2023
For more information about how to apply, please go to the following web link:
https://www.jsps.org/bilateral_research_fundin/2018/02/type-a-bilatera-a136.html
- Please note there is also a JSPS Open Partnership Scheme for joint projects or seminars with similar levels of coverage and no limit to the research areas covered. Under this scheme JSPS has no formal agreement with another funding body. The Japan based group can receive support from JSPS and the counterpart group in another country should seek support for their involvement from a funding body recognised by JSPS. Please visit the following link for more information:
https://www.jsps.org/bilateral_research_fundin/2018/02/type-b-open-partnership-joint-projectsseminars.html
FY2023 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
08 August 2022
Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Funding Institution in the UK (The Royal Society)
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
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FY2022 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
17 June 2021
Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Funding Institution in the UK (The Royal Society)
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
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JRPs-LEAD with UKRI (JSPS - UKRI joint call)
27 April 2021
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) provide funding for high-quality collaborative research projects between UK and Japanese researchers which contribute to advancing impacts for the benefit of both countries. UKRI and JSPS are keen to support collaboration between leading researchers and teams in areas of mutual strength through sharing resources including research facilities.
Call for FY2021
| Number of projects to be selected | Up to 10 |
|---|---|
| Start Date and Duration of Project |
3 years (Starting date must be set on or before 1 December, 2021.) |
| Research fields covered |
Social sciences, Arts and Humanities This call for proposals seeks to explore the role of social science, arts and humanities research in pandemic preparedness and post-pandemic recovery, including how we can build sustainable societal systems, communities and cultures that can respond to future outbreaks. This initiative will provide funding for high-quality collaborative research projects between UK and Japanese researchers which contribute to advancing impacts for the benefit of both countries. UKRI and JSPS are keen to support collaboration between researchers and teams in areas of mutual strength and shared interest. Whilst this call is open across the entire breadth of the social sciences, arts and humanities, we are particularly interested in proposals that:
Proposals should also:
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| Application Period |
Wednesday, 5 p.m., 14 July, 2021 (JST) *Please note that the applicant’s affiliated institution may set an earlier deadline. *Under no circumstances will JSPS accept applications submitted after the deadline. *Once an application is submitted, you may not be able to revise and resubmit it. |
| Application Procedure |
The PIs on both the Japanese and UK sides must submit a single joint application to JSPS. UK applicants do not have to submit to UKRI. For details, please refer to https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bottom/02_e_apply.html (English) |
| Total Amount of Project Funding |
Project funding by JSPS: Up to JPY 10,000,000 per fiscal year per project (Up to JPY 30,000,000 for entire project period) Project funding by UKRI: UK applicants can request between GBP 350,000 to GBP 425,000 from UKRI for the UK component of the project. UK applicants are required to provide a detailed breakdown of the UK budget in the UK costing template (which is part of the main application form). |
| Coverage of Project Funding |
Research Expenses: Cost of goods, domestic travel expenses, international travel expenses, salary, others *JSPS covers these costs for the Japanese teams. (UKRI covers the costs for the UK teams.) |
| JSPS Application Guidelines | https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bottom/data/FY2021_JRP-LEADwithUKRI_CallForProposals_e.pdf (English) https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bottom/data/FY2021_JRP-LEADwithUKRI_CallForProposals_j.pdf (Japanese) |
FY2021 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
08 August 2020
Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Funding Institution in the UK (The Royal Society)
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
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ESRC-AHRC UK-Japan SSH Connections Grants
02 August 2018
The ESRC and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) are inviting applications for the UK-Japan Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Connections grants, aimed at fostering the development of long-term relationships with Japanese researchers in the field of social sciences and humanities (SSH).
The overall budget for this call is £1.5 million, with funding up to £50,000 (at 100% non standard fEC) per applicant for a maximum period of 18 months.
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UKRI - JSPS joint call 2018 (JRPs Lead with UKRI)
02 July 2018
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) are pleased to invite applications to the first UKRI-JSPS joint call. Deadline for Expression of Interests/ Full applications: mid July to mid August 2018 This initiative will provide funding for high-quality collaborative research projects between UK and Japanese researchers which contribute to advancing impacts for the benefit of both countries. UKRI and JSPS are keen to support collaboration between leading researchers and teams in areas of mutual strength through sharing resources including research facilities. The UKRI has allocated £5 million and JSPS has allocated 300,000,000 yen (approximately £2 million) to this activity to support 10 bilateral projects in total. Successful projects should start from 14th February 2019. The UKRI component of this call will be funded through the Fund for International Collaboration and the JSPS component of this call will receive financial support from within the framework of its International Joint Research Programme.
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FY2019 Call for Bilateral Joint Research Projects / Seminars
08 June 2018
Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Funding Institutions
This scheme is based on an agreement with the Royal Society.
Duration of Project: 2 years
Level of funding:
JSPS: Up to 2,000,000 JPY per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total)
Royal Society: Up to GBP 12,000 in total
*Starting date: 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 for the Japanese side and from 18 March 2019 to 2020 for the UK side.
Application Period:
JSPS: Wednesday 22nd August to Wednesday 5th September, 2018, Japan time.
Applications should be sent centrally by the institution in Japan to JSPS Tokyo. JSPS Tokyo does not accept applications from individual researchers and please note that the applicant's affiliated institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of these applications before forwarding to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application.
Royal Society: Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 ,15:00 UK time
For more information please go to the following web link: https://www.jsps.org/bilateral_research_fundin/2018/02/type-a-bilatera-a136.html
Type B: Open Partnership Joint Projects/Seminars
Under this scheme JSPS has no formal agreement with another funding body. The Japan based group can receive support from JSPS and the counterpart group in another country should seek support for their involvement from a funding body recognised by JSPS.
Duration Supported:
Joint Projects – up to 2 years
*Start date must be during the period of 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020
Joint Seminars – up to 1 week
* Seminars must be held during the period of 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020
Level of funding:
Joint Projects - Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total)
Joint Seminars - Up to JPY 2,000,000
Application Period:
JSPS: Wednesday 22nd August to Wednesday 5th September, 2018, Japan time.
Applications should be sent centrally by the institution in Japan to JSPS Tokyo. JSPS Tokyo does not accept applications from individual researchers and please note that the applicant's affiliated institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of these applications before forwarding to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application.
For more information please go to the following web link:
FY2018 Bilateral Joint Research Projects/ Seminars
29 June 2017
Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Institutions
This scheme is based on an agreement with the Royal Society.
Duration of Project: 2 years
*Starting date: 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 for the Japanese side and from 31 March 2018 to 2019 for the UK side.
Application Period:
JSPS: Wednesday 23rd August to Wednesday 6th September, 2017. Applications should be sent centrally by the institution in Japan to JSPS Tokyo. JSPS Tokyo does not accept applications from individual researchers and please note that the applicant's affiliated institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of these applications before forwarding to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application.
Royal Society: 10th October 2017, 15:00 UK time.
Type B: Open Partnership Joint Projects/Seminars
Duration of Project:
Joint Projects – up to 2 years
*Start date must be during the period of 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019
Joint Seminars – up to 1 week
* Seminars must be held during the period of 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019
FY2017 for JSPS Open Partnership Joint Projects / Seminars
08 July 2016
Applications to JSPS Tokyo
Duration of Project:
Joint Projects - up to 2 years
*Start date must be during the period of 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018
Joint Seminars – up to 1 week
*Seminars must be held during the period of 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018
Application Period: 25 August 2016 through 8 September 2016
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