Deadline: 15-Sep-20
The Takagi Fund for Citizen Science is inviting grant applications for the year 2021 from groups and individuals in Asia pursuing “Citizen Science”.
The purpose of Takagi Fund is to foster and support independent Citizen Scientists who propose well-founded criticism and scientific counterarguments about problems and threats caused by present-day science and technology. Such criticism and counterarguments can be based on independent research and analysis conducted by citizens themselves with appropriate support from committed experts.
The Takagi Fund expects that a true spirit of science, one which opens the way for a sustainable future, should spring up from the voluntary acts of citizens equipped with social awareness, a sense of justice and some essential scientific training, rather than from the occupational activities of “professional” scientists controlled by governments and/or corporate interests.
Grant Categories
- Research Grants: To support research projects by individuals or groups that befit Citizen Science.
- Training Grants: To support an individual receiving training at educational institutions, NGOs, research institutes, etc. that will enhance his/her expertise as Citizen Scientists and help him/her gain hands-on experience.
Grant Information
Maximum grant amount per application is US$5,000. The total grant for the year 2021 is JPY 2,000,000, roughly equivalent to US $19,000 (at August 2020 rate).
Evaluation Criteria
- A proposal will be considered positive if some or all the following criteria’s are met.
- It tackles urgent issues in which science and technology are threatening civil society and environment, and related policy issues.
- It contributes to enhancing human rights, human security, conservation of nature, alternative economy and peace for all citizens without exclusion of the most disadvantaged.
- It has imagination and conceptual power, backed by expertise and appropriate methodology, with planning and budget adequately designed.
- It has a clear and practical vision of how to apply the findings to society or to calling for policy changes.
- It deals with issues for which the Japanese government and/or corporations are partly or fully responsible.
Eligibility Criteria
- This grant is for individuals or groups from Asian countries and regions who pursue Citizen Science as defined by the Takagi Fund.
- Applications from young researchers and grassroots groups, NPOs and NGOs in Asia encourages.
For more information, visit http://www.takagifund.org/e/apply/