JF Southeast Asia Partnership (JFSEAP) Program / Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership

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The Japan Foundation (JF) is pleased to announce a new grant program, Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership, with the aim to support for collaboration and partnership between Japan and ASEAN.

Overview and Objectives of the Program

This program is designed to support institutions and organizations that promote intellectual dialogue and collaboration on common issues that Japan and ASEAN countries should jointly address, with the purpose of contributing to build a multi-layered network and trust between Japan and ASEAN in the fields of intellectual exchange and the development of human resources for the next generation.

This grant covers a portion of the costs associated with international conferences, symposiums, workshops, training programs, and other activities conducted by organizations in Japan or ASEAN countries that aim to solve common global issues.

Application for FY2025 projects

Deadline: December 2, 2024 (Monday) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time)
Please refer to Program Guidelines for more information.

【Eligibility of Applicants】

Proposals must be from non-profit organizations based in Japan, ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), and Timor-Leste.

【Eligible Projects】

Projects must be policy-oriented research and collaborative initiatives (e.g. conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, etc.) by Japanese and ASEAN researchers and practitioners aimed at resolving common issues that Japan and ASEAN should jointly address.

Possible topics include climate change, disaster resilience, energy issues, economic security, social and economic disparities, public health, AI, and urbanization; however, projects outside these categories can also be eligible if they meet the goals of the grant program.

【Grant Period】

Maximum two years

【Grant Coverage】

The Grant will cover a portion of the following expenses:

  1. a.Personnel & honoraria (honoraria for lecturers, researchers, collaborators, and interpreters, staff salaries, etc.)
  2. b.Travel (international and domestic transportation, accommodation, meals, etc.)
  3. c.Conference costs (room rental, audio and visual equipment rental, advertising, etc.)
  4. d.Report & publication costs (editing, website creation, translation, printing, etc.)
  5. e.Other direct project costs (purchase of reference materials, etc.)
  6. f.Indirect costs

【Application Procedures】

  1. 1.Application deadline: December 2, 2024 (Monday) 23:59 (Japan Standard Time)
  2. 2.How to apply:
    1. a.Download the application documents from the links below.
    2. b.Submit the following application documents (a)-(g) by email attachment to gp1_asean_grant@jpf.go.jp. (When sending an e-mail, please enter a half-width character instead of a full-width character "@.")
      For efficient processing, please include “Grant Program for Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership Application” in the subject line of the email:
      1. (a).(Form A) Japan-ASEAN Global Partnership Application Form
      2. (b).(Form B) Project Narrative
      3. (c).(Form C) Project Schedule
      4. (d).(Form D) Budget Sheet
      5. (e).(Form E) CVs and Bios for Collaborators and Key Participants
      6. (f).(Form F) Consent of Collaboration
      7. (g).(Form G) Organizational Information
    3. c.Program Guidelines and Application Forms

【Notification of results】

April 2025 (TBD)

[Contact Us]

Global Partnerships Department
The Japan Foundation (JF)
Tel: +81-(0)3-5369-6072
E-mail: gp1_asean_grant@jpf.go.jp
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