Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research
KAKENHI supports innovative research across all scientific fields in Japan, including basic, applied, early-career, and international projects, with selection based on peer review.
Funder: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
Due Dates: July 14, 2025 (Scientific Research A/B/C, Challenging Research, Early Career Scientists) | July 23, 2025 (Fostering Joint International Research) | April 3, 2026 (Research Activity Start-up) | April 21, 2026 (Specially Promoted Research & Scientific Research S)
Funding Amounts: Varies by category: from 100,000 yen up to 500 million yen per project; most categories range 1–50 million yen over 1–7 years.
Summary: Supports creative, peer-reviewed research in all scientific fields, from humanities to natural sciences, including early-career and international collaboration projects.
Description
The Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) program, administered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), is Japan’s largest and most diverse competitive funding scheme for scientific research. It is open to all research fields—humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences—and supports both basic and applied research. The program encourages innovative and pioneering projects, including those led by early-career researchers or involving international collaboration. Applications are selected through a rigorous peer-review process, and funded research outcomes are expected to be published widely.
