The Foundation supports a Research Grants Program on the theme of new
relations between people, nature, and culture -- and aspiring to an
enriched society in which people sustain each other. There are no
restrictions by nationality, affiliation, academic background, or area
of residence. Grants can be made to individuals (up to 2 million yen
per project) -- and to joint projects (up to 10 million yen per project)
-- for periods of one or two years.
The application period is 16 April
2012 to 18 May 2012 if applying by internet (or 17 May if by postal
mail).