KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program: Applicants in Other Asian Countries

KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program: Applicants in Other Asian Countries

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kurita Water and Environment Foundation
Amount: Up to ¥400,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The KWEF Overseas Research Grant Program supports Asian scientists conducting water-related Environmental Science and Technology research in their home countries. This grant is available for applicants from countries excluding Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Eligible candidates must be under 40 years old, conduct research at a recognized institution, and submit a recommendation letter from a Japanese professor. The funding period is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Overview

Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) supports scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their own countries. The focal research area is water-related Environmental Science and Technology. The focal research area is water-related Environmental Science and Technology. Research Subjects Supported Research subjects related to water environment in the applicant's country can be applied. Examples of appropriate research subjects are; water/wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, sustainability of water environment sanitation, water ecosystem, agricultural water use, industrial wastewater treatment. Research Period for 2024 From October 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Application for Countries out of Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam (2024)Kurita Water and Environment Foundation(KWEF) supports scientists of Asian nationality who are conducting research in their own countries with following criteriaThe applicant must conduct research at university, college, or associated institute (except private sectors).The applicant should be under 40 years of age.The applicant must submit a letter of recommendation written by a Japanese professor. (free form)

Ineligibility

Research programs aimed primarily at generating business profit will not be adopted.