Lecture and Symposium Grants
Lecture and Symposium Grants support researchers organizing lectures, symposia, and similar events to address social science topics or explore realizing a society in which women can flourish.
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Funder: Nomura Foundation
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026, 5 p.m. Japan time (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to ¥1,000,000 per event, for activities beginning April–September 2027
Summary: Supports lectures, symposia, and similar events in social sciences or on realizing a society where women can flourish.
Key Information: Applicants or group representatives must hold a full-time position at a Japanese university or equivalent institution.
Description
Nomura Foundation’s Lecture and Symposium Grants support the costs of organizing lectures, symposia, and similar gatherings through its social science grant activities. The program focuses on social sciences, particularly law, political science, and economics, and also supports events addressing “realizing a society in which women can flourish.”
Funding is directed toward the expenses necessary to hold these events, rather than a separate research project. Individuals and groups led by qualifying researchers may apply, and events held outside Japan are eligible. The first-half fiscal year 2027 cycle supports activities beginning between April and September 2027, with funding available from April 2027 through the end of the activity period.
