Deadline: 11-Feb-22
The Japan Foundation is seeking proposals for the 2021-22 Japanese Studies Mini Grant Program to support small-scale local projects that will further Japan-related scholarship in Australia by contributing to intellectual exchange and the enhancement of academic networks.
The mini grant program can be used to fund travel, publicity and venue-related expenses for guest lectures by Japan-related scholars from any region and of any nationality (within the bounds of relevant COVID-19 restrictions), as long as their expertise is connected to Japan.
Priority Areas
Applications will be assessed based on the proposed project’s ability to address at least two of the following four priority areas:
- Course Delivery
- Open-Access Digital Resources
- Research
- Vulnerable Scholars
Type of Grants
In principle, Mini Grant funding will be considered for projects which fit the descriptions below:
- Digital Projects: Offers funding of up to $5,000 + GST to support research-related digital content creation and dissemination or research related to online course delivery, where some or all funding is used to allow one or more vulnerable scholars to produce or co-produce the project.
- Other: Projects which do not fit the category outlined above but address at least two of the priority areas may be considered, with funding amounts to be determined on a case-by-case basis up to $5,000 + GST
Grant Coverage
Eligible expenses include the following:
- Payment for vulnerable scholars specialising in the area of Japanese Studies, in the form of honoraria, to cover services such as online resource production, content development, research or project administration
- Costs related to outsourced production of digital assets (including web and graphic design, video and audio editing and production)
- Costs related to the use of digital platforms and applications during the project period
- Equipment rental
- GST for grant amount [Note: GST may be deducted from the total grant amount on the payee side. Applicants are recommended to consult with their institution’s research or finance office to determine whether their institution deducts GST from grant funds. If so, GST should be incorporated into the project budget at the time of application to avoid funding shortfalls.]
- Domestic travel expenses (COVID-19 restrictions permitting)
- Marketing/publicity costs
Ineligible
- Applicants who have already received funding from other Japan Foundation grants for the same project
- Projects related to Japanese language
- Medical, technical or scientific projects
- Preliminary research for project development
- Political activities, religious activities, social welfare activities and commercial activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Australian non-profit research organisations (universities, research institutes, etc.)
- Projects in the humanities, social sciences or related fields
- Projects carried out in Australia
- Projects addressing at least two of the four priority areas listed above
For more information, visit https://jpf.org.au/japanese-studies/grants/mini-grants/