Support for Conference Grant Program

The Support for Conference Grant Program assists in funding tribology-related conferences that promote the exchange of scientific and engineering knowledge rather than business profit. There is no set application due date, and grants can reach up to US$10,000 per year for conference organizers. Only organizers are eligible to apply, and it is possible to apply for multiple grants simultaneously. This program is managed by the Taiho Kogyo Tribology Research Foundation.

NOTE: No definite due date for application is set, but on a first-come-first-served basis.
Objective
Assist in funding tribology-related conferences which are expected to contribute to global / regional development of tribology.
Conditions of Receiving Grant
The conference must be held with the purpose of exchanging scientific and engineering information on tribology, not with the purpose of business profit. Memorial conference, or regularly held conference having special issues may be supported, but they shall not be supported in last five years.
Note: It is possible to apply for both ”Support for Conference” and “Support for Young Tribologists” at the same time.

Eligibility

Only the conference organizers can apply for this support.